From the University of St. Andrews MacTutor History of Mathematics Biographies comes this detailed life of Gabriel Cramer (1704-1752 CE), 18th century mathematician credited with "Cramer's Rule," though "Cramer was certainly not the...

This site presents a brief history of ancient Egyptian mathematics.

This site from the University of St. Andrews provides a biographical account of the life of Zeno of Elea. Discusses his background as well as his achievements and contributions to the field of mathematics.

This Tour Egypt site presents an easy-to-read account of ancient Egypt mathematics. Content explores the history and development of mathematics, how it was used, what helpful documents we have found that give us insight into what the...

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...

The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Thomas Harriot. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom he worked and links to his...

A biographical account of the life of Johannes Kepler. Discusses his background, as well as his achievements in the field of mathematics.

The School of Mathematics and Statics at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents this article on the life and work of Luther Eisenhart (1876-1965 CE). Eisenhart, an American mathematician who lived well into the 20th century,...

Describes the life and scientific contributions of Johann Jakob Balmer. Discussion focuses on Balmer's contributions to the line spectra of hydrogen.

Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.

Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...

Lengthy biography of Euler that sets him in relationship with his contemporaries in mathematics and physics. Several quotes and pictures available, as well as links to relevant mathematical topics. A terrific site.

Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.

Today's mathematical proof is based on work by Hui. Read more on Hui's mathematical contributions.

This page provides an excellent biography of Democritus of Abdera, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Discusses his life, travels, and contributions to the fields of philosophy and, to an extent, mathematics.

Read about an interesting life of affairs, mathematics, and science. Emilie du Chatelet lives on through mathematical discoveries and interpretations.

Brief biographical entry on Jevons. Summarizes his contributions to mathematics and explains his invention of the "logical piano."

This site from the University of St. Andrews provides indepth information about the mathematics of the Mayan civilization, and shows just how advanced they were.

Contributing to algebra, geometry, calculus, and number theory, Hermite created a number of important mathematical discoveries.

Claiming that "mathematics was composed of four branches, namely geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, and music", Archytas made an impact on Plato and other mathematicians.

Brief introduction to Tarski's life and work. Explains the major topics in mathematics and logic on which he worked.

The University of St Andrews gives a vivid biography of Hypatia and her influence in ancient mathematics, neoplatonic philosophy, and Alexandrian politics. Includes links to related biographies and topics.

University of St. Andrews provides a biography on Srinivasa Ramanujan and his mathematical works.

This University of St. Andrews site provides biographical information as well as Al-Khwarizmi's mathematical achievements.