Person: Auzout, Adrien

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Adrien Auzout was a French astronomer who improved measuring instruments.

Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):

Born 28 January 1622, Rouen, France. Died 23 May 1691, Rome (now Italy).

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Astronomy


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References

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  1. O’Connor, John J; Robertson, Edmund F: MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive