Augustin Jean Fresnel

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Montauk Lighthouse (photo credit Doug Haak)

#OnThisDay 1788 Augustin-Jean Fresnel was born.

I've been honored to portray the inventor of the Fresnel lens for lighthouse & maritime orgs & I'm certainly looking forward to performing for many more in the future.
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