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Pierre de Fermat

Pierre de Fermat
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Pierre de Fermat was a French magistrate, polymath, and mathematician credited for early developments that led to infinitesimal calculus, including his technique of adequality.

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Timeline

  1. Johann Rudolf GlauberMarch 10, 1604 – March 16, 1670
  2. Ismaël BullialdusSeptember 28, 1605 – November 25, 1694
  3. Maria Cunitz1600s – August 22, 1664
  4. Pierre de Fermat (this page)1607 – January 12, 1665
  5. Hezârfen Ahmet Çelebi1609–1640
  6. Marie Meurdrac1610–1680

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