1591 ⟶ Viète Introduces Modern Algebraic Notation

François Viète's New algebra shows the modern notational alg...
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≕ Robert Recorde Introduces the Equal Sign

Robert Recorde introduces the equal sign.⟶
Robert Recorde Introduces the Equal Sign (1557)
MathematicsAlgebraNotationSymbolismScientific RevolutionMathematical InnovationEducation
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

➕ Viète Introduces Modern Algebraic Notation

François Viète's New algebra shows the modern notational algebraic manipulation.⟶
Viète Introduces Modern Algebraic Notation (1591)
MathematicsAlgebraScientific RevolutionNotationSymbolism
FranceFrance

⚗️ Fermat Formulates His Last Theorem

Pierre de Fermat formulates his so-called Last Theorem, unsolved until 1995.⟶
Fermat Formulates His Last Theorem (1637)
MathematicsNumber TheoryAlgebraScientific Revolution
FranceFrance

⚗️ Birth of Jacques Aymar-Vernay, Promoter of Dowsing

Jacques Aymar-Vernay, who later reintroduced Dowsing into popular use in Europe, is born.⟶
Birth of Jacques Aymar-Vernay, Promoter of Dowsing (1662)
SuperstitionScientific RevolutionFolklore
FranceFrance

⚗️ Évariste Galois' Contributions to Group Theory

Évariste Galois development of group theory.⟶
Évariste Galois' Contributions to Group Theory (1827)
MathematicsFrench RevolutionAlgebraMathematical Innovation
FranceFrance

🧑‍🏫 Galois Develops Group Theory

Évariste Galois invents Group theory in mathematics.⟶
Galois Develops Group Theory (1832)
MathematicsFrench RevolutionAlgebraTheory
FranceFrance