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University of St. Andrews: Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information as well as accomplishments of Riemann.
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University of St. Andrews: Joseph Raphson
This University of St. Andrews page offers a good biography on Joseph Raphson, an English mathematician and philosopher(1648-1715.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
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University of St. Andrews: Biography of Menaechmus
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the mathematician Menaechmus.
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University of St. Andrews: Benoit Mandelbrot
This Univ. of St. Andrews site contains an overview of Mandelbrot's life and accomplishments.
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University of St. Andrews: John Kemeny
This University of St. Andrews site provides biological information as well as accomplishments of Kemeny.
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University of St. Andrews: Biography of Hero
This University of St. Andrews site contains information on the life of Heron as well as his accomplishments.
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University of St. Andrews: Friedrich Ludwig Gottlob Frege
Great summary of Frege's philosophical significance in terms that anyone can understand. Includes links to his works and several illustrative quotes. A great place to start. Includes links to related philosophers and logical topics.
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University of St. Andrews: Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the life and accomplishments of Fibonacci.
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University of St. Andrews: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides biographical information on the mathematician/writer Lewis Carroll, also known as Charles Lutwodge Dodgson.
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University of St. Andrews: Diophantus of Alexandria
This Univ. of St. Andrews site provides information on "the father of algebra," Diophantus.
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University of St. Andrews: Julius Wihelm Richard Dedekind
This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information and accomplishments of Dedekind.
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University of St. Andrews: Lazare Carnot
This page offers an excellent biography on Lazare Carnot, a French mathematician, engineer, military captain, and defense specialist (1753-1823.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
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University of St. Andrews: Georg Ferdinand Cantor
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, gives information on the German mathematician Cantor.
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University of St. Andrews: George Boole
This University of St. Andrews page offers an excellent biography on George Boole, an English mathematician and linguist (1815-1864.) Discusses his life and his contributions to these fields.
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University of St. Andrews: Aryabhata the Elder
This University of St. Andrews site contains information and accomplishments of the earliest Hindu mathematician, Aryabhata.
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University of St. Andrews: Abu Ja'far Muhammad Ibn Musa Al Khwarizmi
This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information as well as Al-Khwarizmi's mathematical achievements.
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University of St. Andrews: Beginnings of Set Theory
The University of St. Andrews offers a wonderful introduction to set theory that makes the topic interesting and understandable. Includes numerous links to related philosophers, mathematicians, and topics.
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University of St. Andrews: Parabola
This is a brief lesson on the parabola. The lesson also has links to related topics.
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University of St. Andrews: Luca Valerio, Italian Mathematician
This University of St. Andrews page offers a good biography on Luca Valerio, an Italian mathematician and teacher of rhetoric.
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University of St. Andrews: Christiaan Huygens
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information and findings of Christiaan Huygens.
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University of St. Andrews: Wolfgang Pauli
Check out this short look at the life of 1945 Nobel Prize winner, Wolfgang Pauli. Make sure to look at all the links at the bottom of the page too.
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University of St. Andrews: The Quantum Age Begins
This University of St. Andrews page provides an interesting discussion of the beginning of the age of quantum physics. (Quantum physics/mechanics is thought to govern the energy levels of electrons in atoms.) There is a references link...
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University of St. Andrews: Richard Phillips Feynman
The University of St Andrews provides this biographical site on the life of Richard Feynman. The site has links to quotes, posters and references.
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University of St. Andrews: References for Heron of Alexandria
This site contains important links on which to learn more about Heron of Alexandria. Is a useful site for anyone doing research on this great mathematician.