Mathematicians Of The Day

11th August



On this day in 1835, George Airy began his 46-year reign as England's seventh Astronomer Royal.

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Quotation of the day

From Nicholas Kryffs
All we know of the truth is that the absolute truth, such as it is, is beyond our reach.
From De Docta Ignorantia (Learned Ignorance)