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German mathematician and astronomer (1774–1825) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karl Brandan Mollweide (3 February 1774 – 10 March 1825) was a German mathematician[1] and astronomer who taught in Halle and Leipzig. In trigonometry, he rediscovered the formula now known as Mollweide's formula. He invented a map projection called the Mollweide projection.
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Karl Mollweide | |
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Born | Karl Brandan Mollweide 3 February 1774 Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony, Germany |
Died | 10 March 1825 51) | (aged
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Mathematician, astronomer |
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