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George Alfred Leon Sarton

A Belgian pioneer in the history of science.

31/08/1884 (Gent)
22/03/1956 (Boston)

History of science in Belgium

In this story, you will learn more about the rich tradition of Belgian scientific history, from the Renaissance, through key figures such as Adolphe Quetelet and George Sarton, to the present day.

Oratio De Utilitate Studii Historiae Scientiarum Physicarum (1819)

Geert Vanpaemel