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John Pell

British mathematician (*1611 - †1685) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 74

John Pell was an English mathematician and political agent abroad. He was made Royal Chair of Mathematics at Orange College by the Prince of Orange, and was under the patronage of Sir Charles Cavendish. He was also a compeer and correspondent of René Descartes and Thomas Hobbes.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1611 to 1685 · aged 74