Zerah Colburn
American mental calculator (1804–1840)
1804 — 1840
Quick Facts
Profession
American mental calculator (1804–1840)
Born
September 1, 1804
Died
1840 (age ~36)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician, autobiographer, university teacher
United StatesBorn in CabotDied in Norwich
1804
Born in Cabot (1804-09-01)
1840
Died in Norwich
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zerah Colburn?+
Zerah Colburn is American mental calculator (1804–1840). Born in 1804.
When was Zerah Colburn born?+
Zerah Colburn was born on September 1, 1804.
When did Zerah Colburn die?+
Zerah Colburn died in 1840, at approximately 36 years of age.
Zerah — September 1, 1804
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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