Guillaume de l'Hôpital

French mathematician and academic

Guillaume de l'Hôpital - Scientists & Innovators born 1661
Born

1661
365 years ago

Died
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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