Johann Bernoulli: Facts & Related Content

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Born August 6, 1667 • BaselSwitzerland
Died January 1, 1748 (aged 80) • BaselSwitzerland
House / Dynasty Bernoulli family
Notable Family Members son Daniel Bernoulli • brother Jakob Bernoulli
Subjects Of Study calculuscalculus of variations

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