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Mathematicians
Often, to completely understand the importance of a mathematical theory, it's essential to know about the person who developed it. This category is where all questions about historically significant mathematicians should be asked.
6,570 Questions
Any 5 indian mathematicians and their contributions?
Aryabhata
ramanujan
bhaskara
bhramagupta
D.R. kaprekar
check out the contributions by yourself.. ;) LOL
What was Joseph Fourier wife's name?
The name of Joseph Fourier's wife is not known. Joseph Fourier was a historian, mathematician and physicist. He is most known for discovering the greenhouse effect.
Where did Johann Friedrich Miescher discover DNA?
he discovered it in moscow, as he was on holiday with his wife.
Where did Leonardo Fibonacci travel?
Algeria, where he learned a new knowledge from the Indian's, the knowledge was called Indian numerals and Arabic calculating methods.
How was Pythagoras' career as a math teacher?
It wasn't a career, it was his life. He gained influence throughout Europe and Asia through his Pythagorean School and Pythagorean Society.
Who is the mathmatician who developed the symbol for similarity?
The German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz used the symbol ~ for similarity, as used in geometry.
What famous mathematician died at age twenty in a duel?
Evariste Galois died in a duel over a woman. As he was dying, it is said that he told his brother to go find his mathematical manuscripts and make them famous, told him not to cry because it was a valiant thing to die at twenty
Who were the Greek mathematicians?
Aristotle, Plato, Euclid, Thales, Pythagoras, Anaxagoras, Aristarchus
Was Archimedes a good guy or bad guy?
If you are referring to Archimedes of Syracuse, then he was a good guy.
Where did nicholas copernicus go to college?
Records show that he attended the University of Krakow beginning in 1491, later attended the University of Bologna, where he obtained a law degree in 1503, and at the University of Padua, where he obtained a degree in canon law.
