Mathematician:John Wilson

English mathematician remembered mainly for Wilson's Theorem, which was in fact published by Edward Waring and came originally from Ibn al-Haytham ("Alhazen"). It was in fact proved by Lagrange in 1793.

Nationality
English

History

 * Born: 6 Aug 1741, Applethwaite, Westmoreland, England
 * Died: 18 Oct 1793, Kendal, Westmoreland, England

Theorems

 * Wilson's Theorem
 * Wilson Prime