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Cheng Dawei

Cheng Dawei (1533–1606) was a mathematician and writer.

Also recorded as Da Wei Cheng · Ch'eng Ta-wei · Rusi · Binqu

Cheng Dawei

明朝数学家程大位

明朝 龚显 · mybook · Public domain

Full name
程大位.
Born
1533. · Xiuning County.
Died
1606.
Nationality
Ming dynasty.
Occupation
mathematician and writer.
Known for
Suanfa tongzong.
Languages
Chinese.

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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