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It happened today: Nikolaus Fuss's Birth Anniversary
Published: January 30, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-30This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
Nikolaus Fuss, born in Basel, Switzerland, on January 29, 1755, was a prominent mathematician who spent most of his life in Russia. He notably worked as a mathematical assistant to Leonhard Euler in Saint Petersburg from 1773 to 1783. His contributions spanned various fields, including spherical trigonometry and differential geometry, and he held significant positions such as the permanent secretary of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. Fuss's legacy is intertwined with Basel through his origins and familial connections, including his marriage to Albertine Euler, daughter of Euler's son, and his children's notable academic pursuits. See wikipedia for more information.
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