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# William Fogg Osgood

(1864–1943)   Mathematician

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William Fogg Osgood was a mathematician, best known for *A first course in the differential and integral calculus*.

## Quick Facts About William Fogg Osgood

Born March 10, 1864

Died July 22, 1943

Profession Mathematician

Notable works A first course in the differential and integral calculus

## About William Fogg Osgood

William Fogg Osgood was an American mathematician.

##  Quotes by William Fogg Osgood

> [The clearer the teacher makes it, the worse it is for you. You must work things out for yourself and make the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-fogg-osgood/the-clearer-the-teacher-makes-it-the-worse-it-is-for-you-you-must/)

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> [The calculus is the greatest aid we have to the application of physical truth in the broadest sense of the word.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-fogg-osgood/the-calculus-is-the-greatest-aid-we-have-to-the-application-of/)

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> [Geometry is the noblest branch of physics.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-fogg-osgood/geometry-is-the-noblest-branch-of-physics/)

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