James Short (mathematician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British mathematiican
Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1710
Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 15-Jun-1768
Profession: mathematician
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About James Short (mathematician)
- James Short FRS (10 June O.S.
- (21 June N.S.) 1710 – 14 June 1768) was a Scottish mathematician and manufacturer of optical instruments, principally telescopes.
- During his 35-year career as a telescope-maker he produced approximately 1,360 scientific instruments.
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