Adam Ries (1492 or 1493 to March 30, 1559), also known as Adam Riese, was a German mathematician known as the father of modern calculating for his decisive contribution to establishing that Roman numerals were impractical and that the more practical Arabic numerals should replace them.
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1. Adam Ries (Wikidata)
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2. Adam Ries - Wikipedia
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30 March 1559
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30 March 1559
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German mathematician
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also known by the name Adam Riese
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