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Paul Appell

Paul Appell
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Paul Émile Appell was a French mathematician and Rector of the University of Paris. Appell polynomials and Appell's equations of motion are named after him, as is rue Paul Appell in the 14th arrondissement of Paris and the minor planet 988 Appella.

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  1. Alfred EwingMarch 27, 1855 – January 7, 1935
  2. C. V. BoysMarch 15, 1855 – March 30, 1944
  3. Christian BohrFebruary 14, 1855 – February 3, 1911
  4. Edwin HallNovember 7, 1855 – November 20, 1938
  5. Paul Appell (this page)September 27, 1855 – October 24, 1930
  6. Percival LowellMarch 13, 1855 – November 12, 1916

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