This form is used when the writer intends to emphasise some aspect of the country that existed at the time of birth. In this case the presence of a Mathematical School.

This is to set the scene in the narrative for either:

• That the individual being spoken of has some advantage or disadvantage compared to other persons in the narrative who were born elsewhere.
• That the individual went on to change the aspect in some way.

It is not an uncommon structure when, for example, starting a biography or novel.

This form is used when the writer intends to emphasise some aspect of the country that existed at the time of birth. In this case the presence of a Mathematical School.

This is to set the scene in the narrative for either:

• That the individual being spoken of has some advantage or disadvantage compared to other persons in the narrative who were born elsewhere.
• That the individual went on to change the aspect in some way.

It is not an uncommon structure when, for example, starting a biography or novel.

The use of into is intended to impart significance. It implies that the birth is portentous for the story. It could be regarded as an affectation to use into rather than simply in.