logarithms

Celebration of John Napier of Merchiston at St Andrews

19 May 2017
Activities

The 400th anniversary of the death of the mathematician John Napier of Merchiston, was commemorated on the 4th of April this year. For details of… Read More »Celebration of John Napier of Merchiston at St Andrews

Marvellous Merchiston: 400th anniversary of the death of the mathematician John Napier of Merchiston

4 April 2017
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Anniversaries, Highlights, Rare Book Collection

Today is the 400th anniversary of the death of the mathematician John Napier of Merchiston, who died on the 4th April 1617. Widely regarded as… Read More »Marvellous Merchiston: 400th anniversary of the death of the mathematician John Napier of Merchiston

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