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de la Rue

American  
[del-uh-roo, del-uh-roo] / ˈdɛl əˌru, ˌdɛl əˈru /

noun

  1. Warren, 1815–89, English astronomer and inventor.


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In 1860, Warren de la Rue captured what many sources describe as the first photograph of a total solar eclipse.

From New York Times

Banknote maker De La Rue has warned full-year profits will fall short of expectations after demand for currency hit its lowest level in 20 years.

From BBC

De La Rue added it was in talks with its banks over its loan agreements because of lower profits and higher interest rates.

From BBC

But since then demand for cash has fallen, according to De La Rue.

From BBC

De La Rue employs 1,800 people globally and works with 140 countries.

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