French pioneer in planetary orbital theory Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 14, 2001 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, April 14, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 14, 2001 · 18-Across · 7 letters
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French mathematician and astronomer who formulated the nebular hypothesis concerning the origins of the solar system and who developed the theory of probability (1749-1827)
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