Otto E. Neugebauer (1899–1990) was a prominent Austrian-American mathematician and historian of mathematics, best known for his work in the fields of ancient and medieval astronomy and mathematics. His research focused particularly on the mathematical practices and astronomical models of ancient cultures, including those in Babylon, Egypt, and Greece. Neugebauer's contributions include the study of cuneiform texts and the mathematical ideas embedded in them, along with the development of concepts in ancient science.
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