Radhanath Sikdar
Indian mathematician (1813–1870) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Radhanath Sikdar (Bengali: রাধানাথ শিকদার; 5 October 1813 – 17 May 1870) was an Indian mathematician who is best known for calculating the height of Mount Everest.[1] He was the first person to calculate the height of Mount Everest, in 1852.[2][3]
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Born | (1813-10-05)5 October 1813 |
Died | 17 May 1870(1870-05-17) (aged 56) |
Nationality | British Indian |
Alma mater | Presidency College (BA) |
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Relatives | Srinath Sikdar (brother) |
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