Zerah Colburn

Mathematician, Deceased Person

1804 – 1839

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Who was Zerah Colburn?

Zerah Colburn was a child prodigy of the 19th century who gained fame as a mental calculator.

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Born
Sep 1, 1804
Cabot
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Westminster School
Died
Mar 2, 1839

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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