Pierre de Fermat
Pierre de Fermat (1607 – 1665) was a mathematician from France. In short: Fermat's Last Theorem and Fermat's little theorem, and early work on probability. They lived 58 years.
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Field: number theory. Place: France.
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Known for: Fermat's Last Theorem and Fermat's little theorem, and early work on probability.
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Lifespan: 1607 – 1665, 58 years.
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In this list of 56 mathematicians, Pierre de Fermat comes after René Descartes and before Blaise Pascal.
Mathematicians alive at the same time as Pierre de Fermat
| Mathematician | Lived | Years in common |
|---|---|---|
| René Descartes | 1596 – 1650 | 43 |
| Blaise Pascal | 1623 – 1662 | 39 |
| Isaac Newton | 1643 – 1727 | 22 |
| Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz | 1646 – 1716 | 19 |
| Jacob Bernoulli | 1654 – 1705 | 11 |
| John Napier | 1550 – 1617 | 10 |
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Who was Pierre de Fermat?
Pierre de Fermat (1607 – 1665) was a mathematician from France. In short: Fermat's Last Theorem and Fermat's little theorem, and early work on probability. They lived 58 years.
What is Pierre de Fermat known for?
Fermat's Last Theorem and Fermat's little theorem, and early work on probability.
When was Pierre de Fermat born?
1607.
When did Pierre de Fermat die?
1665.