Famous female mathematicians
Mathematicians list...
A list of the greatest and most influential mathematicians.
Thales (c.
Top 10 mathematicians
– c BC) Greek philosopher who is considered one of the first mathematicians. Thales made pioneering use of geometry to calculate height and distance. He also used deductive reasoning in creating &#;Thales&#; theorem. Thales was an important figure in the &#;Scientific Revolution of Ancient Greece, which rejected the use of mythology and developed science and reason.
Pythagoras (c.
BC – c BC) Greek philosopher, spiritual leader and mathematician.
Mathematician photoPythagoras is believed to be one of the first Western men to describe himself as a philosopher – ‘lover of wisdom’ His philosophy was based on the mystic traditions of Egypt and Greece. He is also credited with &#;Pythagoras theorem&#; &#; about the relation of triangles in geometry.
Euclid (c.
– BC) Greek mathematician. Euclid is often referred to as the ‘father of modern geometry.’ His book ‘Elements‘ provided the basis of mathematics into the Twentie
