Thomas Dalibard (1803-1779) French botanist, demonstrating the electrical nature of lightning 10 May 1752, preceding Franklin's kite experiment. However, it was Franklin's writings that prompted Dalibard's experiment. Engraving, Paris, 1870.

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Thomas Dalibard (1803-1779) French botanist, demonstrating the electrical nature of lightning 10 May 1752, preceding Franklin's kite experiment. However, it was Franklin's writings that prompted Dalibard's experiment. Engraving, Paris, 1870.

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