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Science Struck: Famous Mathematicians
A list of mathematicians with brief descriptions of their most important contributions.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Famous Mathematicians and Their Contributions
A list of mathematicians with descriptions of their most important accomplishments in mathematics.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Mihailo Petrovic Alas
An article discussing the life and contributions of a famous mathematician Mihailo Petrovic Alas.
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: 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: David Hilbert
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains biographical information on the mathematician David Hilbert.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Aryabhata the Elder
This University of St. Andrews site contains information and accomplishments of the earliest Hindu mathematician, Aryabhata.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the life and accomplishments of Fibonacci.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Diophantus of Alexandria
This Univ. of St. Andrews site provides information on "the father of algebra," Diophantus.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Julius Wihelm Richard Dedekind
This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information and accomplishments of Dedekind.
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...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Luca Pacioli
A biography of the famous mathematician includes some information on his personal life, but focuses on the books he wrote that contributed to the world of mathematics.
University of California
Ucmp: Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte De Buffon
University of California provides a brief biography of the mathematician, Buffon.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Doris Schattschneider
This site gives a very brief description of the accomplishments of Doris Schattschneider, the female mathematician.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College:biographies of Women Mathematicians: Argelia Velez Rodriguez
This short biography highlight just a few of the events and accomplishments of this female mathematician.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Archimedes
Learn about the ancient Greek mathematician regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Zu Chongzhi
The University of St. Andrews offers a biography of Zu Chongzhi, a Chinese astronomer and mathematician.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Robert Recorde
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biography of Robert Recorde's life as a mathematician. Many links are provided.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Georg Ohm
Find out about the German physicist and mathematician whose work in the field of electrical current shaped the study of electricity.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Olga Taussky Todd
This extensive biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Olga Taussky-Todd (1906-1995 CE) the mathematician. Many of her contributions are included in both mathematics research and education. Read more about this amazing woman.
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.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
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.
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