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What Happened on February 23, 1855

Famous Deaths

Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855)

German mathematician considered one of the greatest of all time (Gaussian distribution, fundamental theorem of algebra), dies at 77

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About February 23, 1855

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces