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Wallis, John |
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Wallis, John (wŏl`ĭs), 1616–1703, English mathematician. He was Savilian professor of geometry at Oxford Univ. from 1649. He systematized the use of formulas, introduced the symbol ∞ for infinity, and made a study of the quadrature of curves, which he recorded in Arithmetica infinitorum (1655). His collected mathematical works appeared in three volumes (1693–99). He wrote also on grammar, logic, theology, and cryptography. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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