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If Gauss published less, I'd be inclined to attribute it to differences in scientific publishing culture in the 1700s vs. 1900s. In the sense of, hey, paper and books and such were far more expensive in the 1700s.



Gauss received his doctorate in 1799. He was primarily active in the 19th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Friedrich_Gauss#Career_an...




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