Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer (1550–1617). John Napier was born on 1 February 1550 in what is now the United Kingdom. John Napier is remembered as a theologian, mathematician and astronomer, a citizen of the Kingdom of Scotland. Notable works include “Mirifici logarithmorum canonis descriptio”, “Napier's bones” and “Location arithmetic”.
Before and after
- 2 December 1547Death of Hernán Cortés
- January 1548Birth of Giordano Bruno
- 1550Construction of Süleymaniye Mosque
- 1550Founding of Concepción
- 1 February 1550Birth of John Napier
- 12 June 1550Founding of Helsinki
- from 15 August 1550 to 4 May 1551Valladolid debate
- from 9 August 1551 to 15 August 1551Siege of Tripoli
- from March 1552 to August 1552Princes' Revolt
More in Art, literature & culture
- 18 April 1506Construction of St. Peter's Basilica
- 1 January 1519Origins of Reformed Christianity
- 1605Publication of Don Quixote
- 1652Origins of Quakers
- from 1660 to 1725Rise of Classicism
- from c. 1730s to 1780sRise of Rococo
The era
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