Robert Simson
British mathematician; (1687-1768) · Academics · Died at 80
Robert Simson was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Glasgow. The Simson line is named after him.
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A typical day, 30 days to 5 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1687 to 1768 · aged 80