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Asger Aaboe
Historian of exact sciences (1922-2007) · Denmark · On the map · Academics · Died at 84
Asger Hartvig Aaboe was a Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematics who was best known for his contributions to the history of ancient Babylonian astronomy.
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About this person
In his studies of Babylonian astronomy, he went beyond analyses in terms of modern mathematics to seek to understand how the Babylonians conceived their computational schemes.
Country
Denmark
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2007 · aged 84
