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John Pell

John Pell
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John Pell was an English mathematician and political agent abroad. He was made Royal Chair of Mathematics at Orange College by the Prince of Orange, and was under the patronage of Sir Charles Cavendish. He was also a compeer and correspondent of René Descartes and Thomas Hobbes.

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  1. Hezârfen Ahmet Çelebi1609–1640
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  3. Johannes HeveliusJanuary 28, 1611 – January 28, 1687
  4. John Pell (this page)March 1, 1611 – December 12, 1685
  5. Antoine ArnauldFebruary 6, 1612 – August 8, 1694
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