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Brook Taylor

Born on August 18, 1685

Brook Taylor, English mathematician and theorist (d. 1731)

Brook Taylor (18 August 1685 – 29 December 1731) was an English mathematician best known for creating Taylor's theorem and the Taylor series, which are important for their use in mathematical analysis.

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Events on 1685

20 Feb

French colonization of Texas
René-Robert Cavelier establishes Fort St. Louis at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France's claim to Texas.
6 Jul

Monmouth Rebellion
Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.