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French diplomat and writer known for racial theories (1816–1882)

Also known as: Ariel des Feux, Arthur Graf Gobineau, Gobineau, Joseph Arthur comte de Gobineau, Joseph Arthur de Gobineau, Joseph-Arthur Gobineau

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