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Magnus Celsius

Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes

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Magnus Celsius (16 January 1621, 5 May 1679) was a Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes. His grandson was Anders Celsius.

He was the father of Olof Celsius, Nils Celsius and Johan Celsius.

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