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The Footnote June 9, 2026 · Rostock, Holy Roman Empire (modern Germany)

The Duel Over an Equation

In December 1566 the 20-year-old Tycho Brahe and his cousin fought in the dark with rapiers over a mathematical disagreement. Tycho lost the bridge of his nose.

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