About Benjamin Peirce

Benjamin Peirce was an American mathematician who taught at Harvard University for approximately 50 years. He made contributions to celestial mechanics, statistics, number theory, algebra, and the philosophy of mathematics.

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Benjamin Peirce

American mathematician (1809–1880)

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About Benjamin Peirce

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Occupation: mathematician, astronomer, statistician
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Perkins Professorship of Astronomy and Mathematics

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April 4, 1809

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October 6, 1880

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