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Gerald J. Toomer

British astronomy and mathematics historian · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Born 1934 · age 91

Gerald James Toomer is a historian of astronomy and mathematics who has written numerous books and papers on ancient Greek and medieval Islamic astronomy. In particular, he translated Ptolemy's Almagest into English.

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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1934 · age 91