Mathematician:Pierre Raymond de Montmort

Mathematician
French mathematician (also known as Pierre Rémond de Montmort) who worked in probability theory.

The first to introduce the combinatorial study of derangements.

Also known for naming Pascal's triangle after, calling it "Table de M. Pascal pour les combinaisons."

Nationality
French

History

 * Born: 27 Oct 1678, Paris, France
 * Died: 7 Oct 1719, Paris, France

Publications

 * 1708: Essay d'analyse sur les jeux de hazard