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Garlandus Compotista, often referred to simply as Compotista, is a historical figure believed to have been a 13th-century scholar or cleric. He is notably associated with the early development of mathematical texts related to astronomy and the calculation of time, particularly calendar systems and the management of timekeeping.
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