Magnus Hestenes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American mathematician
Date of Birth: 13-Feb-1906
Place of Birth: Bricelyn, Minnesota, United States
Date of Death: 31-May-1991
Profession: mathematician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Magnus Hestenes
- Magnus Rudolph Hestenes (February 13, 1906 – May 31, 1991) was an American mathematician best known for his contributions to calculus of variations and optimal control.
- As a pioneer in computer science, he devised the conjugate gradient method, published jointly with Eduard Stiefel.
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