Guillaume de l'Hôpital
French mathematician and academic
Born
1661
364 years ago
Died
February 2nd, 1704
321 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to mathematics in the 17th century. Authored the first comprehensive textbook on differential calculus, titled 'Analyse des Infiniment Petits'. Engaged in academic work that advanced the understanding of calculus and mathematical analysis. Associated with prominent mathematicians of the period and influenced the study of mathematics in France.
Authored 'Analyse des Infiniment Petits' in 1696
Pioneered early work on calculus
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