Augustus De Morgan
Mathematician, logic pioneer
Born
June 27th, 1806
219 years ago
Died
March 18th, 1871
154 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An Indian-English mathematician and academic, contributions focused on mathematical logic and algebra. De Morgan formulated De Morgan's laws and was instrumental in the development of symbolic logic. Served as the first professor of mathematics at University College London and was a founding member of the London Mathematical Society. Edited the journal 'Transactions of the London Mathematical Society.' Author of the influential book 'Formal Logic,' which standardized logical notation and methods.
Formulated De Morgan's laws
Served as first professor of mathematics at University College London
Edited Transactions of the London Mathematical Society
Authored Formal Logic
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