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If there had been a mathematician he would have been a monk or priest. They were the only people with learning.
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Clergy were not the only people with learning in medieval society. There were a lot of educated and inquisitive scholars throughout Europe, China and what we now call the Middle East. Math was a popular subject in the middle ages. New theories were being developed at the Universities all through the medieval period. The groundwork for advanced ideas in calculus, trig, algebra were being laid down during this time.
One of the best known mathematicians in the Middle Ages was Leonardo Pisano Bogollo, (c. 1170 - c. 1250) who is still know for the Fibonacci sequence.
He was employed by the Fredrick the II the Holy Roman Emperor
John of London (@ 1260)was another mathematician. He was involved in designing the first astrolabes.
Richard Swineshead wrote the Book of Calculations in 1350
William Heytesbury (a. 1313 - 1372/1373), known as one of Oxford calculators. He was the Chancellor of Oxford.
Richard of Wallingford (1292-1336) who studied astronomy. His interests in time and astronomy led him to develop methods of predicting eclipses, planetary longtitudes.
There were numerous Chinese and Islamic scholars who were mathematicians as well. Too many to list in this space.
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it didnt.
Who had alliances in the political system of feudalism?
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What was Japanese society structured around?
Feudalism
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Feudalism let everyone know what their place was in society. It provided certainty in life and ensured everyone understood what their job was and who they served.
Which system has monarchs or lords that give land to nobles?
This is a feudal society that you ask about.
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feudalism
Did Charlemagne bring feudalism to Europe?
Charlemagne did not bring feudalism to Europe. He did bring a series of changes that improved feudal society at this time.
What are the 5 stages of society?
Primitive Communism --> Slavery --> Feudalism --> Capitalism --> Socialism
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What was the key power in European feudalism society?
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The nobles ruled the society and created the laws.
