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“The power of mathematics is often to change one thing into another, to change geometry into language.”

Quote by Marcus du Sautoy

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Marcus du Sautoy

Marcus du Sautoy is a renowned British mathematician known for his work in group theory and geometry. Born on August 26, 1965, he currently holds the position of professor at the University of Oxford. Professor du Sautoy has also made significant contributions to mathematics education and outreach, authoring several popular mathematics books and participating in the production of several educational programs on mathematics. more

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