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“I am now about to set seriously to work upon preparing for the press an account of my theory of Logic and Probabilities which in its present state I look upon as the most valuable if not the only valuable contribution that I have made or am likely to make to Science and the thing by which I would desire if at all to be remembered hereafter.”

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George Boole
George Boole

George Boole was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematical logic and Boolean algebra. Born on November 2, 1815, and passing away on December 8, 1864, his work had a profound impact on the development of computer science and electronic engineering. more

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