Ludolph van Ceulen

Ludolph van Ceulen (28 January 1540–31 December 1610) was a German mathematician. Born in Hildesheim, Germany, like many Germans during the Catholic Inquisitions, he emigrated to the Netherlands.

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28 January - 1540 - 31 December - 1610 - German - Mathematician - Hildesheim - Netherlands

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He moved to Delft to teach fencing and mathematics. In 1594 he opened a fencing school in Leiden. In 1600 he was appointed the first professor of mathematics at the University of Leiden. He died in Leiden.

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Delft - Fencing - Mathematics - 1594 - Leiden - 1600 - University of Leiden

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