Quote of the day
I wish my deadly foe, no worse
Than want of friends, and empty purse.
John Napier
Born: February 1, 1550
Died: April 4, 1617 (aged 67)
Bio: John Napier of Merchiston was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, astronomer and theologian recognized for the discovery of logarithms and the invention of "Napier's bones." He was the 8th Laird of Merchiston.
Known for:
- The Complete Logarithms of John Napier (1550-1617): A Realization
- Princeton Science Library - Hands