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Sun Tzu

400 – 460

Mathematician

Mathematician
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About Sun Tzu

Lived 400 – 460. Sun Tzu was a mathematician.

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Important facts

Born
400, China
Birth century
4th century
Died
460
Occupation
Mathematician
Also known as
Sunzi, Sun Zi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sun Tzu?

mathematician

When was Sun Tzu born?

Sun Tzu was born in 400 in China.

When did Sun Tzu die?

Sun Tzu died in 460.

What was Sun Tzu's occupation?

Sun Tzu was a mathematician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sun Tzu

· Wikidata: Q2634383

· DBpedia: Sun Tzu (mathematician)

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