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Jules Dumont d'Urville

Born on May 23, 1790

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Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville (French pronunciation:; 23 May 1790 – 8 May 1842) was a French explorer and naval officer who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica.

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