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Marin Mersenne, 1588-1648. Early Modern French priest and philosopher. He corresponded widely and was a close friend of Descartes. He is remembered today largely for his contributions to number theory, especially the theory of Mersenne primes.

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Luke's Marin Mersenne Page - A collection of pages and links concerned with this philosopher, mathematician and scientist. Marin Mersenne - Biography of the Minim friar and his contributions to number theory. Includes references, pictures, and cross-references to other topics. Marin Mersenne - Concise biography. Catholic Encyclopedia: Marin Mersenne - Article by C.A. Dubray reviewing the intellectual career of this learned Minim friar. Wikipedia: Marin Mersenne - Entry from this openly-edited online reference tool. Catalog of the Scientific Community: Mersenne, Marin - Basic biographical facts compiled as part of the Galileo Project. Horror Vacui? Marin Mersenne - Brief article focusing on Mersenne's role in the early scientific debate on this problem of the vacuum.

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