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Gauss, Karl Friedrich
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(April 30, 1777 - February 23, 1855) Christian mathematician. Regarded as the founder of German mathematics. Revolutionized the theory of numbers by his researches. Discovered and proved the law of quadratic reciprocity. Originated a new logarithm by the theory of congruence. Did a valuable exposition on the theory of dividing the circle into seventeen equal arcs. Made mathematical calculations which led to the rediscovery of the asteroid Ceres, in 1802.
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Entry for 'Gauss, Karl Friedrich'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/gauss-karl-friedrich.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Gauss, Karl Friedrich'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/gauss-karl-friedrich.html. 1910.
