NASA
Nasa: Al Khorezmi and the Dawn of Algebra
At this site from NASA you can read about Al-Khawarizmi (also known as al-Kwarismi or al-Khorezmi) and his significant role in the early study of algebra.
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Salisbury U:women & Mathematics: An Abbrv. Timeline
A condensed timeline of famous female mathematicians containing names of famous female mathematicians and their contributions from the fifth century BCE to the present. Be sure to follow the link to Dorothy Lewis Bernstein for more...
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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.
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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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Liu Hui
Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.
Institute and Museum of the History of Science
Museo Galileo: Eudoxus of Cnidos
Not much is known about the life of Eudoxus, a famous Greek mathematician. This is a brief description of what we do know about him.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Basic Ideas in Greek Mathematics
This page discusses some of the mathematical problems addressed by some famous Greek mathematicians, including Zeno, Archimedes, and Eudoxus.
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Photo Essay of Einstein
A photo essay of the life of famous scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Bernouilli
(1744-1807) A famous Swiss mathematician and astronomer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and writer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
A famous Italian artist, mathematician, and engineer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Professor R. A. Proctor
Famous astronomer and mathematician.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Isaac Newton
(1642-1727) English natural philosopher, mathematician, and physicist most famous for gravity and his laws of motion.
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University of St Andrews: Edmond Halley
A very thorough biography of Edmond Halley, rich with quotes by and about this famous astronomer and mathematician.
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