Thomas Harriot
English astronomer and mathematician
Born
1560
465 years ago
Died
July 2nd, 1621
403 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
England
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An English astronomer, mathematician, and ethnographer contributed to early astronomy and mathematics. Played a significant role in the development of telescope technology and made observations of celestial bodies, including the moon and planets. Authored a comprehensive work on algebra and also documented the languages and cultures of Native Americans in Virginia.
Published 'Artis Analyticae Praxis' on algebra
Made detailed lunar observations through a telescope
Recorded early interactions with Native Americans
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