Frans van Schooten

Mathematician and academic in geometry

Frans van Schooten - Mathematician and academic in geometry
Born

1615
410 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1660
365 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the development of geometric analysis and algebra. Published works that included translations and commentaries on the works of prominent mathematicians, including the influential text of René Descartes. Fostered the education of mathematics in the Netherlands and mentored several notable mathematicians. Engaged in the establishment of a strong mathematical community in the country.

Published the translation of Descartes' 'Geometry'

Contributed to early developments in calculus

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