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Johann Bernoulli

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Also known as Jean Bernoulli, John Bernoulli

Swiss mathematician (1667-1748)

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Johann Bernoulli was a Swiss mathematician from the late 1600s and early 1700s who made important contributions to calculus and other areas of mathematics. His work helped advance mathematical knowledge during a crucial period in the development of modern mathematics, and he was part of the influential Bernoulli family, several of whom were also notable mathematicians.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Johann
Gender
male
Citizenship
Switzerland
Place of birth
Basel
Place of death
Basel
Occupation
scientist
Languages spoken
Latin
Notable work
sophomore's dream
Family
Bernoulli
Field of work
physics
Image
Johann Bernoulli2.jpg
Work location
Groningen
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name in native language
Johann Bernoulli
Commons category
Johann Bernoulli
date of birth
1667-08-06
date of death
1748-01-01
described by source
The Nuttall Encyclopædia
writing language
French
maintained by WikiProject
WikiProject Mathematics
Commons Creator page
Jean Bernoulli
municipal affiliation of a Swiss national
Basel
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Encyclopedic overview

Johann Bernoulli (also known as Jean in French or John in English; 6 August [O.S. 27 July] 1667 – 1 January 1748) was a Swiss mathematician and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family. He is known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus and educating Leonhard Euler in the pupil's youth.

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