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Ludolph van Ceulen
German-Dutch mathematician (*1540 – †1610)
Ludolph van Ceulen was born on February 7, 1540 in Hildesheim, Germany and died on December 31, 1610, aged 70.
Born
February 7, 1540
Ludolph van Ceulen died aged 70.
Died: December 31, 1610
Source:
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- The Galileo Project
- Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Hildesheim, Germany
- Professions
- fencer, university teacher, mathematician
More about Ludolph van Ceulen
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
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- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- The Galileo Project
- Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Ludolph van Ceulen when they died?
Ludolph van Ceulen died aged 70.
When is Ludolph van Ceulen’s birthday?
Ludolph van Ceulen’s recorded birthday is February 7.
Where was Ludolph van Ceulen born?
Ludolph van Ceulen was born in Hildesheim, Germany.
When did Ludolph van Ceulen die?
Ludolph van Ceulen died on December 31, 1610.