Edmund Gunter

Mathematician, Author

1581 – 1626

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Who was Edmund Gunter?

Edmund Gunter, was an English clergyman, mathematician, geometer and astronomer of Welsh descent. He is best remembered for his mathematical contributions which include the invention of the Gunter's chain, the Gunter's quadrant, and the Gunter's scale. In 1620, he invented the first successful analog device which he developed to calculate logarithmic tangents.

He was mentored in mathematics by Reverend Henry Briggs and eventually became a Gresham Professor of Astronomy, from 1619 until his death.

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Born
1581
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Christ Church, Oxford
  • Westminster School
Died
Dec 10, 1626
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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