[PAR] [TLE] Bureau des Longitudes [SEP] The Bureau des Longitudes (] ) is a French scientific institution, founded by decree of 25 June 1795 and charged with the improvement of nautical navigation, standardisation of time-keeping, geodesy and astronomical observation.  During the 19th century, it was responsible for synchronizing clocks across the world.  It was headed during this time by François Arago and Henri Poincaré.  The Bureau now functions as an academy and still meets monthly to discuss topics related to astronomy. [PAR] [TLE] François Arago [SEP] Arago was born at Estagel, a small village of 3,000 near Perpignan, in the "département " of Pyrénées-Orientales, France, where his father held the position of Treasurer of the Mint.
[PAR] [TLE] Bureau des Longitudes [ SEP ] The Bureau des Longitudes ( ] ) is a French scientific institution , founded by decree of 25 June 1795 and charged with the improvement of nautical navigation , standardisation of time - keeping , geodesy and astronomical observation . During the 19th century , it was responsible for synchronizing clocks across the world . It was headed during this time by François Arago and Henri Poincaré . The Bureau now functions as an academy and still meets monthly to discuss topics related to astronomy . [PAR] [TLE] François Arago [ SEP ] Arago was born at Estagel , a small village of 3,000 near Perpignan , in the " département " of Pyrénées - Orientales , France , where his father held the position of Treasurer of the Mint .
Where was the person who headed up the 1795 Bureau des Longitudes born?
Where was the person who headed up the 1795 Bureau des Longitudes born ?
Estagel
Estagel