Oliver Byrne (mathematician)

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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1. When was Oliver Byrne (mathematician) born?July 31, 1810
2. When did Oliver Byrne (mathematician) die?December 9, 1880
3. What is the related topics?Mathematical visualization, history of geometry, engineering education, information design

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