Stepan Rumovsky
Stepan Yakovlevich Rumovsky (Russian: Степан Яковлевич Румовский; 9 November [O.S. 29 October] 1734, Vladimir Governorate – 6 July [O.S. 18 July] 1812, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian astronomer and mathematician, considered to be the first Russian astronomer of renown.
Stepan Yakovlevich Rumovsky | |
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Степан Яковлевич Румовский | |
| Born | 9 November [O.S. 29 October] 1734 Vladimir, Russia |
| Died | 6 July [O.S. 18 July] 1812 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | Studied under Leonhard Euler in Berlin |
| Occupation(s) | Astronomer, Mathematician |
| Years active | 1756-1812 |
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