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    • Guo Shoujing

    Guo Shoujing

    Born1231

    Xingtai, Hebei province

    Died1314 or 1316
    Known forShòushí Calendar (授时曆; "Season-Granting Calendar")
    Scientific career
    FieldsAstronomy, hydraulic engineering
    InstitutionsGaocheng Astronomical Observatory

    Guo Shoujing (Chinese: 郭守敬, 1231–1316), or Ruosi (若思), was a Chinese astronomer,[1]engineer, and mathematician.

    He lived during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). He is considered one of the greatest scientists in Chinese history.[2] Guo was a major influence in the development of science.

    He improved the Grand Canal, built a human-made lake (Kunming lake), created one of the most accurate calendars in history, invented some of the most accurate clocks during his time, and made many other contributions to math, astronomy, and hydraulics (water engineering).

    As a kid

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    He was born in 1231 in Xingtai, Hebei province. His family was poor.[3