Professor Agostini (Agostini-DiMauro Research Group) was appointed to the Legion of Honor of France with the rank of Commander. The Legion of Honor was established by Napoleon Bonaparte, and being appointed is one of the greatest honors given in France. 

You can read the original decree here at this link. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000048734599

Professor Agostini will be given this honor at a private ceremony in France.

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