History of Mathematics

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

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

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

Created magic squares

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

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

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

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

Two major mathematical documents in Egyptian Mathematics.

Invented a type of coordinate geometry before Descartes.

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

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

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

Often regarded as the first pure mathematician.

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

Known for his introduction of fractals.

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

Inventor of protractor

Famous for his introduction of logarithms.

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

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

Used hieroglyphics in their numeration system from around 3000 BC.

First man who introduced the radical sign.

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

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

Devised the method of solving linear equations through determinants.

He was honored by having the Cartesian Coordinate System.

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

Inventor of the slide rule and introduced the multiplication table.

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

Patented the first pendulum clock, worked on improving lenses.

Also known as Mesopotamian Mathematics.

He proved the formula e^iπ + 1 = 0.

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

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