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Picard

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Picard
Jean . 1620--82, French astronomer. He was the first to make a precise measurement of a longitude line, enabling him to estimate the earth's radius


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Porthos pretended that this occupation was proof of a reflective and contemplative organization, and he had brought him this gentleman, for whom he believed himself to be engaged, had won Planchet--that was the name of the Picard.
We are poor Picard fishermen, thrown upon the coast by a storm.
Every Picard who saw this unfortunate young man rushing on to meet certain death, shouted in the loudest manner, 'Throw yourself off, monsieur le vicomte
 
 
 
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