Title
Jean Baptiste Biot
Caption
Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1862) French physicist and astronomer. In 1804, with Gay-Lussac, Biot made the first balloon ascent specifically for scientific purposes.
Lithograph.
Date
1804
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009502P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
39,0Mb (2,8Mb) / 12,8in x 11,8in / 3850 x 3543 (300dpi)