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Catholicism
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q781744 · wikidata
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André Tacquet
1612-06-23 – 1660-12-22
Life & Legacy
André Tacquet (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe takɛ]; 23 June 1612 Antwerp – 22 December 1660 Antwerp, also referred to by his Latinized name Andrea Tacquet) was a Brabantian mathematician and Jesuit priest. Tacquet adhered to the methods of the geometry of Euclid and the philosophy of Aristotle and opposed the method of indivisibles.
Occupation & Career
Catholic priest, mathematician, teacher
Education
Our Lady College, Antwerp; Grand Seminary Mechelen; Old University of Leuven
Faith & Community
Catholicism
Legacy Highlights
Church
Catholicism
Employer
Old University of Leuven · Our Lady College, Antwerp
Education & Institutions
Grand Seminary Mechelen · Old University of Leuven · Our Lady College, Antwerp
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q781744 — wikidata View source
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