John Napier, Scottish mathematician, known for scottish mathematician, was born on 1550-02-01. John Napier of Merchiston ( NAY-pee-ər; Latinized as Ioannes Neper; 1 February 1550 – 4 April 1617), nicknamed Marvellous Merchiston, was a Scottish landowner known as a mathematician, physicist and astronomer. He was the 8th Laird of Merchiston.
John Napier is born
John Napier, Scottish mathematician, known for scottish mathematician, was born on 1550-02-01.
Historical Significance
John Napier is Scottish mathematician.
Key People
Events Before
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Jews are expelled from Ghent, Belgium
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English premier John Dudley appointed Duke of Northumberland
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Treaty of Karlsburg: Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria recognized as King of Hungary and Transylvania
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