Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a mathematician from France. In short: Pascal's triangle and, with Fermat, the start of probability theory. They lived 39 years.
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Field: probability and geometry. Place: France.
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Known for: Pascal's triangle and, with Fermat, the start of probability theory.
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Lifespan: 1623 – 1662, 39 years.
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In this list of 56 mathematicians, Blaise Pascal comes after Pierre de Fermat and before Isaac Newton.
Mathematicians alive at the same time as Blaise Pascal
| Mathematician | Lived | Years in common |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre de Fermat | 1607 – 1665 | 39 |
| René Descartes | 1596 – 1650 | 27 |
| Isaac Newton | 1643 – 1727 | 19 |
| Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz | 1646 – 1716 | 16 |
| Jacob Bernoulli | 1654 – 1705 | 8 |
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Who was Blaise Pascal?
Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a mathematician from France. In short: Pascal's triangle and, with Fermat, the start of probability theory. They lived 39 years.
What is Blaise Pascal known for?
Pascal's triangle and, with Fermat, the start of probability theory.
When was Blaise Pascal born?
1623.
When did Blaise Pascal die?
1662.