Lot n° 446

NOODT, Gerardus Autograph letter to Joannes Bernouilli, Leiden, 15 July 1709. Manuscript on paper, bifolium, c. 23,5 x18 cm, [3] pp. In excellent condition.

Estimation : 200 / 300
Adjudication : 360 €
Description
In Latin. The Leiden law professor G. Noodt (1647-1725) informs the famous Swiss mathematician Bernouilli (1667-1748) of a possible succession to the recently deceased Leiden professor of mathematics Burchardus Volderus (1643-1709), providing as well details on the wages of Leiden professors. Bernouilli had in 1695 accepted the chair of mathematics in Groningen. In 1705 he returned to Basel after having turned down offers from Leiden and Utrecht. Leiden renewed the offer after Volderus’ death, as is documented in the present letter.
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