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“The first object of my endeavours was the means to become perfect and happy.”

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Johann Heinrich Lambert

Johann Heinrich Lambert, born on August 26, 1728, and died on September 25, 1777, was a German mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to mathematics, particularly in number theory and optics. more

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