Johann Friedrich Hennert
Johann Friedrich Hennert | |
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Born | |
Died | 30 March 1813 | (aged 79)
Nationality | German |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics Physics |
Institutions | University of Utrecht |
Doctoral advisor | Leonhard Euler Joseph-Nicolas Delisle |
Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.
Work[]
Hennert held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.
Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.
was one of his most important students.
References[]
- van Berkel, Klaas; van Helden, Albert & Palm, L. C. (1998). A History of Science in the Netherlands: Survey, Themes and Reference. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 90-04-10006-7.
- Helmers Dini M., Timmerman, Petronella Johanna de, in: Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland.
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Categories:
- 18th-century German mathematicians
- 19th-century German mathematicians
- Number theorists
- 1733 births
- 1813 deaths
- Mathematical analysts