Nicolaus II Bernoulli
Mathematician and theorist
Born
February 6th, 1695
330 years ago
Died
July 31st, 1726
299 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A mathematician and theorist contributed significantly to the field of mathematics. Worked on series, calculus, and probability theory, influencing future developments. Was a member of the renowned Bernoulli family, known for their contributions to mathematics. Participated in the first scientific competition on calculus and published various mathematical works, further advancing the discipline.
Contributed to the field of calculus
Developed early concepts in probability theory
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