Jedidiah Buxton
(1707-1772)

mathematical genius and farm labourer

Died aged c. 65

Jedediah Buxton (1707–1772) was a noted English mental calculator, born at Elmton, near Creswell, in Derbyshire.

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Jedidiah Buxton 1707-1772 a self-taught mathematical genius. Addressed the Royal Society. Farm labourer and lifelong resident of Elmton

, Elmton, United Kingdom where they lived