Calculating the Mass of the Electron: Theory vs. Experiment

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Has anybody been able to calculate mass of the electron from theory alone, without the use of experiment in any way. If not, why not?
 
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Has anybody been able to calculate mass of the electron from theory alone, without the use of experiment in any way. If not, why not?

nope
 

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