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Johann Bernoulli
1667Jul, 27

Johann Bernoulli

Johann Bernoulli, Swiss mathematician and academic (d. 1748)
Johann Bernoulli (also known as Jean or John; 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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