Nicolaus II Bernoulli

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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1. When was Nicolaus II Bernoulli born?February 6, 1695
2. Where was Nicolaus II Bernoulli born?Basel, Switzerland
3. When did Nicolaus II Bernoulli die?August 9, 1726
4. What is Nicolaus II Bernoulli known for?Mathematician, member of the prominent Bernoulli family
5. What is the place of death?Saint Petersburg, Russia
6. What is the family?Son of Johann Bernoulli; brother of Daniel Bernoulli

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