Rice University
Galileo Project: Henry Briggs
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data which are compiled about Henry Briggs, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion, scientific...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Edmond Halley
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled related to Edumond Halley, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Johannes Kepler
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides information on ten fields of biographical data which are compiled about Johannes Kepler, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled regarding Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Blaise Pascal
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides information on ten fields of biographical data which are compiled regarding Blaise Pascal, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education,...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Abraham De Moivre
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides ten fields of biographical data are compiled regarding Abraham de Moivre, including dates (birth/death), father (occupation/wealth), nationality, education, religion,...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: The Studies of Kepler
Biographical information of the early life of Kepler is provided as well as a somewhat detailed look at the highs and lows of his work in studying planetary motion.
Rice University
Galileo Project: The Ptolemaic System
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides this discourse on the Ptolemic System that attempted to explain the motion of heavenly bodies. Pictures, charts, and links are all provided for additional information.
Rice University
Galileo Project: Evangelista Torricelli
The Galileo Project fact sheet profiles the life and work of Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), the Italian scientist and inventor.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Great Mathematicians Time Line
A time line of famous mathematicians.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Blaise Pascal
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isaac Newton
In the Spanish langauge, discover the life and works of Isaac Newton. This site highlights his work and also provides links to obtain a greater understanding of these individual works.
Trinity College Dublin
Mathematicians of the Seventeenth & Eighteenth Centuries
Read accounts of the lives and works of seventeenth and eighteenth century mathematicians, including Sir Isaac Newton and Rene Descartes.
Other
Seton Hall University: Johann Bernoulli (1667 1748)
A great biography of Johann Bernoulli is provided at this site. An audio clip is provided, as well as a good list of primary sources.
Other
Mathpages.com: History of Mathematics
Find the information you need about math history, from Archimedes to Fermat. A great resource for studying the foundations of today's world of mathematics.
Other
Furman University: Mathematical Quotations Server
This Ferman University site allows you to search for quotes by famous mathematicians. A site for peeking the interest of students and incorporating math history into the classroom. Also a good resource for math research projects.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
Other
Interactive Real Analysis: Leonhard Euler (1707 1783)
Contains a biography and information on Leonhard Euler's background and contributions to the field of mathematics.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Archimedes of Syracuse
A biographical account of the life of Archimedes of Syracuse and his many inventions and discoveries.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mathematicians Alive on a Given Date
Use this tool from the University of St. Andrews to find famous mathematicians alive on given dates. Just enter the year you are interested in, and you will receive a list of mathematicians and related information about the mathematician...
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras
Biography of Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who lived from 569 BC to approximately 475 BC. His theory, known as the Pythagorean Theorem continues to be of interest to mathematicians and has more than 400 different proofs.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Who Is That? (u.s. Presidents, Scientists & Mathematicians)
A fun game in which players use clues to identify important figures in history (either U.S. presidents or famous scientists and mathematicians).
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography of Thomas Muir
The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Thomas Muir. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom he worked and links to his topics...