Frans van Schooten
Mathematician and academic in geometry
Born
1615
411 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Netherlands
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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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