History of Mathematics

A German mathematician often cited as the "Father of Modern Analysis".

He was honored by having the Cartesian Coordinate System.

Summed the integers from 1-100 at the age of 7

Patented the first pendulum clock, worked on improving lenses.

Known for his theorem that x^n + y^n = z^n has no positive solutions.

Famous author of the Elements which paved way in studying plane geometry.

He is known as the "Father of Computing" for his work on Difference Engine.

Introduced the number "0" and wrote some very important works in Math and Astronomy.

He proved the formula e^iπ + 1 = 0.

Known for his application of geometry to optics, observations with lenses and mirrors.

Famous for his studies in number theory and compositional algebra who was famous in octonions.

Invented a type of coordinate geometry before Descartes.

Developed method of indivisibles which became a factor in the development of integral calculus.

Known for his special rule for limits of rational function and calculus rule named after him

Used hieroglyphics in their numeration system from around 3000 BC.

Two major mathematical documents in Egyptian Mathematics.

Known for his problem that composes of difficult math problems that cannot be solved.

Published his greatest mathematical work Ars Magna (methods of solution of cubic and quartic)

Devised the method of solving linear equations through determinants.

Defined in ancient times as the "art of calculation".

Often regarded as the first pure mathematician.

Arabic author used horizontal line between the dividend and divisor as we do today.

Invented the method of solving cubic equations by intersecting a parabola with circle.

Inventor of the slide rule and introduced the multiplication table.

Known for his introduction of fractals.

Invented a new, non-Greek way of doing geometry, now called "projective" or "modern" geometry.

Believed to be the first to discover zero and used it as a place holder.

Created magic squares

Famous for his introduction of logarithms.

One of the earliest cities of the world and was built to carefully planned patterns.

First man who introduced the radical sign.

Used vigesimal number system (base 20) using only three symbols: shell-like, dot, and line.

Known for a type of logarithm having a base 10, which is named after him.

Also known as Mesopotamian Mathematics.

Inventor of protractor