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Blaise de Vigenère, French cryptographer and diplomat (died 1596)

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Blaise de Vigenère

French cryptographer

Blaise de Vigenère was a French diplomat, cryptographer, translator and alchemist.
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April 5

Day of the year

April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 270 days remain until the end of the year.
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