Maria Gaetana Agnesi

Mathematician and philosopher, wrote 'Analytical Institutions'

Maria Gaetana Agnesi - Mathematician and philosopher, wrote 'Analytical Institutions'
Born

May 16th, 1718
306 years ago

Died

January 9th, 1799
226 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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An Italian mathematician and philosopher contributed significantly to mathematics and philosophy during the 18th century. Renowned for writing 'Analytical Institutions', which focused on calculus and introduced the concept of the witch of Agnesi. Also served as a professor at the Bologna University. Her work bridged the gap between geometry and analysis, and she was one of the first women to gain recognition in a male-dominated field. Agnesi’s contributions included advancements in the study of differential equations and functions, further enriching the mathematical discourse of her time. In her later years, she dedicated herself to charitable works and education.

Authored 'Analytical Institutions'

Served as a professor at Bologna University

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