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Characterization of Angles Trisectable with Straightedge and Compass

Lindemann's prove of the transcendence of $\pi$ has settled the question, whether an arbitrary angle can be trisected, using straightedge and compass alone, to the negative.
In the following, trisectable always means with straightedge and compass alone.

I could however find nothing but some vague statements about angles, that are trisectable; a typical such statement is, that up to a few exceptions, it is impossible to trisect angles.

Question: I would therefore like to know, whether the angles, that are trisectable have been fully characterized and, if yes, who has done that first.

Manfred Weis
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