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]
Magnus Celsius | |
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 Magnus Celsius, photographed portrait from Allhems Svenskt konstnärslexikon. | |
| Born | 16 January 1621 |
| Died | 5 May 1679 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Spouse | Sara Celsius |
| Children | Nils Celsius Johan Celsius Catharina Celsia Olof Celsius, Sr. Barbro Celsius |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, Mathematics |
He was the father of Olof Celsius, Nils Celsius and Johan Celsius.
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