Magnus Celsius

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Magnus Celsius
Magnus Celsius, photographed portrait from Allhems Svenskt konstnärslexikon.
Born(1621-01-16)16 January 1621
Died5 May 1679(1679-05-05) (aged 58)
NationalitySwedish
SpouseSara Celsius
ChildrenNils Celsius
Johan Celsius
Catharina Celsia
Olof Celsius, Sr.
Barbro Celsius
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy, Mathematics

Magnus Celsius (16 January 1621 – 5 May 1679) was a Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes. His grandson was Anders Celsius.[1]

He was the father of Olof Celsius, Nils Celsius and Johan Celsius.

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