Ludolph van Ceulen
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Ludolph van Ceulen (German: [fan ˈkɔʏlən], Dutch: [vɑŋˈkøːlə(n)]; 28 January 1540 – 31 December 1610) was a German-Dutch mathematician from Hildesheim. He emigrated to the Netherlands.
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In this Dutch name, the surname is van Ceulen.
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Ludolph van Ceulen | |
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Born | 28 January 1540 |
Died | 31 December 1610(1610-12-31) (aged 70) |
Known for | Ludolphine number |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | Leiden University |
Notable students | Willebrord Snellius Frans van Schooten, Sr. |
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