Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Bernoulli, Johann (1667 1748)
This site from ScienceWorld contains a short but factual biography of Johann Bernoulli. Includes a picture, along with quite a few links that contain additional information on related subjects.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Srinivasa Ramanujan
A brief biography from ScienceWorld about the self-taught mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan.
University of California
Ucsd: Hypatia
A very brief biography of Hypatia (370-415 BCE) is given, along with an image of the famous mathematician and philosopher.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Mary Somerville (1780 1872 Ce)
The self-educated mathematician is the subject of this biography. Read about her life and accomplishments in the field of mathematics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Daniel Bernoulli
Wikipedia offers an overview of the life of mathematician Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782 CE) focuses primarily on his works and writings. The article also gives information on his relationship with his father.
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: Abraham De Moivre (1667 1754)
The events of the life of Abraham de Moivre are presented in a very abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College: James Bernoulli (1654 1705)
The events of the life of James Bernoulli are presented in an abbreviated timeline form. The biographical information is taken from "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics" by W. W. Rouse Ball (4th Edition, 1908).
Other
Wichita State Univ.: Robert Recorde 1510 1558
This site provides a biography of Welsh mathematician, Robert Recorde.
Other
Personal Site: Descartes Home Page
This personal site contains Descartes Home Page. Personal information, resume, and hobbies/interests of Rene Descartes are listed here.
Other
University of Evansville: Max Noether
Clark Kimberling provides a brief biographical page on Max Noether, who is one of the founders of algebraic geometry.
Other
Doris Wood Schattschneider
This short biography about the female mathematician includes links to pdf files containing more information on her background and accomplishments.
Other
Tufts University: Norbert Wiener
A look into the life of Norbert Wiener while he was at Tufts University, through his travels, and while he was at MIT.
Other
Britannica Online: Background of Lewis Carroll
This resource describes the life of Lewis Carroll providing pictures growing up.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Emile Borel
An accomplished mathematician at the age of 22, Emile Borel's mathematical biography is shared by the University of St. Andrews.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Simon Stevin
An encyclopedia entry on the life of Simon Stevin is given. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Walter Mc Afee
University of St. Andrews provides a short biographical page on Walter McAfee, who contributed to Project Diana in World War II.
Other
The Alan Turing Homepage
This site is dedicated to Alan Turing. It has a timeline of important events in his life as well as links to sites with additional information on him.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Quotation by Apollonius
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains a quote of Apollonius from the Preface to Book 1 of "Conics."
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Nicolaus(ii) Bernoulli
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a brief biography of Nicolaus Bernoulli.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Nicholas Chuquet
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biography of mathematician Nicholas Chuquet, who was the first to use negative numbers as exponents and coefficients.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Portrait of Mary Somerville
Three portraits of Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) are presented on this page. A great way to enhance a report on the famous mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Karen Uhlenbeck
The life, accomplishments, and contributions to the world of mathematics are presented in this biography of a modern day female mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Bartholomeo Pitiscus
Biography of the mathematician to whom the word "Trigonometry" can be attributed. Discusses Bartholomeo Pitiscus' role of teacher of Frederick IV.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Argelia Velez Rodriguez
The personal life of this female mathematician is the highlight of this biography. Despite the struggles she faced after moving to the U.S., Velez-Rodriguez was still able to be a strong influence in the field of mathematics. Read more...