Paul Guldin

Paul Guldin (original name Habakkuk Guldin) (June 12, 1577 - November 3, 1643) was a mathematician and astronomer. He discovered the Guldinus theorem to determine the surface and the volume of a solid of revolution. This theorem is also known as Pappus-Guldinus theorem and Pappus's centroid theorem, attributing Pappus of Alexandria.

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June 12 - 1577 - November 3 - 1643 - Mathematician - Astronomer - Guldinus theorem - Solid of revolution - Pappus-Guldinus theorem - Pappus's centroid theorem - Pappus of Alexandria

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He was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland and was a professor of mathematics in Graz and Vienna.

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St. Gallen - Switzerland - Graz - Vienna

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