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In the 17th century, who invented the measurement called the "chain" used in surveying, which is made up of 100 "links"?

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In the 17th century, who invented the measurement called the "chain" used in surveying, which is made up of 100 "links"?
posted Apr 15, 2019 by Dilbagh

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Edmund Gunther
Edmund Gunter, was an English clergyman, mathematician, geometer and astronomer of Welsh descent. He is best remembered for his mathematical contributions which include the invention of the Gunter's chain, the Gunter's quadrant, and the Gunter's scale.

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