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François Viète, Seigneur de la Bigotière (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa vjɛt]; Latin: Franciscus Vieta; 1540 – 23 February 1603), commonly known by his mononym, Vieta, was a French mathematician whose work on new algebra was an important step towards modern algebra, due to his innovative use of letters as parameters in equations.
Apr 12, 2024 · François Viète (born 1540, Fontenay-le-Comte, France—died December 13, 1603, Paris) was a mathematician who introduced the first systematic algebraic notation and contributed to the theory of equations.
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François Viète was a French amateur mathematician and astronomer who introduced the first systematic algebraic notation in his book In artem analyticam isagoge . He was also involved in deciphering codes.
François Viète (or Vieta, as he is often known by his latinized name) was born in 1540 in Fontenay-le-Comte, France. Educated in a cloister school, then at the University of Poitiers, he took up the practice of law in his home town.
Mar 18, 2019 · Learn how François Viète revolutionized algebra by creating a geometrical foundation and a new notation. Discover how his work influenced Fermat, Descartes, and the development of algebra as the language of science.
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May 23, 2018 · Francois Viete was a French mathematician, lawyer, and cryptographer who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He is known for his work on trigonometry, algebra, and cosmography, and for his contributions to the decoding of Spanish letters during the war against Spain.
François Viète, ou François Viette [2], en latin Franciscus Vieta, est un mathématicien français, né à Fontenay-le-Comte [3] en 1540 et mort à Paris le 23 février 1603.
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