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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Mr. Scheutz

Swedish inventor who built a difference engine.

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Also known as Mr. Scheutz

First appearance: vii difference engine no ii

See Mr. Scheutz in vii difference engine no iiBook page

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See Mr. Scheutz in vii difference engine no ii