John Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms. He also invented the so-called "Napier's bones" and made common the use of the decimal point in arithmetic and …

2025年1月1日 · John Napier (born 1550, Merchiston Castle, near Edinburgh, Scotland—died April 4, 1617, Merchiston Castle) was a Scottish mathematician and theological writer who …

John Napier was a famous Scottish mathematician who is best known for his invention of logarithms which are used to help with mathematical calculations. He is also credited with …

2019年6月13日 · John Napier (1550-April 4, 1617) was a Scottish mathematician and theological writer who developed the concept of logarithms and the decimal point as a mathematical …

John Napier, who also went by Marvellous Merchiston, was a popular Scottish landowner, physicist, mathematician and astronomer. John was the 8th Laird of Merchistoun. Today, he is …

2011年4月4日 · John Napier was a Scottish scholar who is best known for his invention of logarithms, but other mathematical contributions include a mnemonic for formulas used in …

John Napier (1550-1617) was a Scottish landowner, mathematician, physicist, astronomer and theologian whose most important contribution was the discovery of logarithms. His logarithmic …

Napier was a hugely influential figure in the 17th century. He is widely considered to be the first Scotsman to have made a significant contribution to scientific learning. He was respected by …

John Napier’s thirst for knowledge knew no bounds, leading him to pen several books that would immortalize his contributions to mathematics. His remarkable journey reached its end on April …

2018年5月29日 · Napier, John (1550–1617). Mathematician. Napier invented logarithms, greatly simplifying calculations involving multiplying and dividing. As Kepler put it, he doubled the life …