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Questions

In 1676 Sir Robert ---------- (Whig), British prime minister, 1721-42 ?

In 1728 ---------- Lambert, Swiss mathematician, proved pi is irrational ?

In 1728 Johann---------- , Swiss mathematician, proved pi is irrational ?

In 1791 ---------- Fitch granted a US patent for his working steamboat ?

In 1791 John ---------- granted a US patent for his working steamboat ?