Births on February 5

Gaspar Schott

Born on February 5, 1608

Gaspar Schott, German mathematician and physicist (d. 1666)

Gaspar Schott (German: Kaspar (or Caspar) Schott; Latin: Gaspar Schottus; 5 February 1608 – 22 May 1666) was a German Jesuit and scientist, specializing in the fields of physics, mathematics and natural philosophy, and known for his industry.

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