Swiss author of "Elements of Algebra" (5)

I believe the answer is:

euler

(Other definitions for euler that I've seen before include "Leonhard -, Eighteenth century Swiss mathematician" , "Leonhard -, C-eighteen Swiss mathematician" , "Eighteen-hole game" , "calculating foreigner" , "See fifty three across" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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