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Gunter's chain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gunter's chain is a measuring device used for land survey. It was designed and introduced in 1620 by English clergyman and mathematician Edmund Gunter (1581–1626) long before the development of the t...
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In 2002 Thielen stepped down as CEO of Arvato and was preparing to take the leading role in the Bertelsmann Foundation, Bertelsmann's philanthropic arm, which focuses on education, health care, and international relations, among many other concerns. ... How many yards are in a Gunter's Chain?
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The use of a chain for surveying and measuring was first recorded in 1579. Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London was a mathematician who by the 1620's had designed a chain consisting of 100 iron links measuring 66 feet (22 yards).
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A Wisdom Archive on Gunter's chain ... 1 chain is equivalent to: 66 feet (exactly) 22 yards (exactly) 4 rods (exactly) 4 poles (exactly) 4 perches (exactly) 100 links 10 chains = 1 furlong 80 chains = 1 mile Since the width of an acre was defined as one chain (with a length of one furlong), it was also known as an acre...
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Here is information about the units of measure used in the United States. This page includes linear measurements, finding area, cubic, liquid, apothecaries' fluid and weight, Avoirdupois weight, dry measure, troy weight, and Gunter's or Surveyor's chain. ... 51/2 yards = 1 rod (rd), pole, or perch (161/2 ft.)
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He also invented Gunter's chain which was 22 yards long with 100 links. It was used for surveying and the unit of area called an acre is ten square chains. ... His books were popular for many years after his death: an edition of all his works was produced by Samuel Foster in 1636 and this had three more editions,
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