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University of St. Andrews: Nathaniel Bowditch
A detailed biography of Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838 CE), navigator, astronomer, and mathematician.
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University of St. Andrews: Helena Rasiowa
Helena Rasiowa was a Polish mathematician who achieved great mathematical accomplishments despite the dangers she faced during the German invasion of Poland. Read more about her life and work in this biography.
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Incompetech: Charles "Lewis Carroll" Dodgson (1832 1898)
This site contains biographical information on the life of Lewis Carroll as well as the history of his writings. Links to pictures and his writing are provided at the bottom of the site.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Ockham's Razor: Hypatia of Alexandria
The details of Hypatia's life and tragic death are given in this transcript of a radio talk show, using a satirical twist: "why girls shouldn't do mathematics."
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Sdsc: Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Willebrord Snell
Biography of Willebrord Snell (1580-1626), a Dutch mathematician known best for his work in refractive indices.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Anders Jons Angstrom
Biography of Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874), a Swedish physicist who pioneered the field of spectroscopy. He was also well known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
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...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Jacob (Jacques) Bernoulli
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information on the life of Bernoulli.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography of Jacob Bernoulli
The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Jacob Bernoulli. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom he worked and links to his...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia
This site provides detailed information on the life of Niccolo Fontana. Many links to interesting sites are available throughout this page.
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University of St. Andrews: August Mobius
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains biographical information on the life of August Ferdinand Mobius.
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University of St. Andrews: David Hilbert
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains biographical information on the mathematician David Hilbert.
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University of St. Andrews: Edmund Halley
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives a detailed history of the Halley family and Edmund Halley's life and contributions to science.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: James Gregory
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information on the mathematician Gregory and his accomplishments.
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University of St. Andrews: Scipione Del Ferro
This site from the University of St. Andrews contains biographical information on Ferro. Many links are provided for more detailed information.
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University of St. Andrews: Henry Ernest Dudeney
This site from the University of St. Andrews contains information on the life of Henry Ernest Dudeney. Links for more information are provided throughout the site.
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University of St. Andrews: Georges Louis Seclerc Comte De Buffon
This University of St. Andrews site contains a brief overview of this mathematician's accomplishments.
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University of St. Andrews: Henry Briggs
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information on the life and accomplishments of Henry Briggs.
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University of St. Andrews: Contributions of Apollonius
This site, provided by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, describes the contributions of Apollonius of Perga.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Bhaskara
This site provides a short description of Bhaskara's life and works. Includes many math formulas and methods he contributed as a mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information and achievements of Blaise Pascal.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Vera Pless
A wonderful biography of both the personal and professional life of this modern day mathematician. Her contributions to the world of mathematics are highlited in this encouraging story of a female mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mina Rees
A mathematics professor and head of the mathematics branch of the Office of Naval Research, Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) made many contributions to the world of mathematics. Learn more about this famous mathematician through this short...