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Magnus Celsius

Magnus Celsius

Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes

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]

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

References

  1. [1]
    An Explanation of the Runic Characters of Helsingland, by Mr. Andrew Celsius, R. S. Suec. Secr. F. R. S. and Professor of Astronomy at Upsal


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