Nicolaus I Bernoulli

Swiss mathematician and theorist

Nicolaus I Bernoulli - Swiss mathematician and theorist
Born

October 21st, 1687
338 years ago

Died

November 29th, 1759
265 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Switzerland

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Born in 1687 in Switzerland, an influential mathematician contributed to various fields including probability theory and calculus. Engaged with the Bernoulli family legacy, collaborated with contemporaries and expanded mathematical understanding during the 18th century. Played a significant role in developing new mathematical methods and enhancing the applications of calculus in practical problems.

Contributed to probability theory

Worked on calculus applications

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