Magnus Celsius (16 January 1621 – 5 May 1679) was a Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes. His grandson was Anders Celsius.
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![]() Magnus Celsius, photographed portrait from Allhems Svenskt konstnärslexikon. | |
Born | (1621-01-16)16 January 1621 Alfta, Sweden |
Died | 5 May 1679(1679-05-05) (aged 58) Uppsala, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Spouse(s) | Sara Celsius |
Children | Nils Celsius Johan Celsius Catharina Celsia Olof Celsius, Sr. Barbro Celsius |
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Fields | Astronomy, Mathematics |
He was the father of Olof Celsius, Nils Celsius and Johan Celsius.
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