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Augustus De Morgan was a distinguished British mathematician recognized for his contributions to algebra and logic. Born on June 27, 1806, and passing away on March 18, 1871, De Morgan's work laid the groundwork for modern symbolic logic and he is also renowned for his research in number theory and mathematical analysis.

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“I was x years old in the year x2.”

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“The moving power of mathematical invention is not reasoning but imagination.”

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“It should seem that it is easier to square the circle than to get round a mathematician.”

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“Every science that has thriven has thriven upon its own symbols: logic, the only science which is admitted to have made no improvements in century after century, is the only one which has grown no symbols.”

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Book:On the syllogism: and other logical writings

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About the Author

Born: June 27, 1806
Died: March 18, 1871
Known for: Mathematician
Quotes: 31

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A Budget of Paradoxes Reprinted, with the Author's Additions, from the Athenaeum Augustus De MorganRelated source material

A Budget of ParadoxesRelated source material

Essays on the Life and Work of NewtonRelated source material

Formal LogicRelated source material

From Matter to Spirit: The Result of Ten Years'experience in Spirit Manifestations. Intended as a Guide to EnquirersRelated source material

Memoir of Augustus De Morgan: With Selections from His LettersRelated source material

On the syllogism: and other logical writingsRelated source material

Syllabus of a Proposed System of LogicRelated source material

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