Mathematician:John Blagrave

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Mathematician

English mathematician whose main work was in the field of horology.

Designed and made instruments, including sundials and astrolabes.


Nationality

English


History

  • Born: c. 1561, Earley, Berkshire, England
  • Died: 9 August 1611, Southcote, Berkshire, England


Publications

  • 1585: The Mathematical Jewel
  • 1590: Baculum, Familliare Catholicon sive Generale
  • 1596: Astrolabium Uranicum Generale
  • 1609: The Art of Dyalling