Pieter van Schooten
Artium Liberalium Magister Universiteit Leiden 1655
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Summary
Pieter van Schooten was born on February 22, 1634[1], in Leiden[2]. He died on November 30, 1679[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], scientist[7], and lector[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Frans van Schooten[10]
- Field of work: mathematics[11], algebra[12], geometry[13], analytic geometry[14]
- Position held: full professor[15]
- Employer: Leiden University[16]
- Educated at: Leiden University[17]
- Student: Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Petrus van Schooten[20]
- Family name: Schooten[21]
- Given name: Petrus[22]
- Work location: Leiden[23], The Hague[24]
- Relative: Joris van Schooten[25]
- Student of: Frans van Schooten[26]
- Described by source: Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek[27], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[29], French[30], Dutch[31]
- Sibling: Frans van Schooten[32]
FAQs
Where was Pieter van Schooten born?
Pieter van Schooten was born in Leiden[2].
Where did Pieter van Schooten die?
Pieter van Schooten passed away in Leiden[4].
Who were Pieter van Schooten's parents?
Pieter van Schooten's father was Frans van Schooten[10].
What did Pieter van Schooten do for work?
Pieter van Schooten worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], scientist[7], and lector[8].
Where did Pieter van Schooten go to school?
Pieter van Schooten was educated at Leiden University[17].