Award
Fellow of the Royal Society
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Johann Bernoulli
1667-07-27 – 1748-01-01
Life & Legacy
Johann Bernoulli (also known as Jean in French or John in English; 6 August [O.S. 27 July] 1667 – 1 January 1748) was a Swiss mathematician and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family. He is known for his contributions to infinitesimal calculus and for educating the young Leonhard Euler.
Occupation & Career
mathematician, physicist, physician, university teacher, scientist
Education
University of Basel
Faith & Community
Reformed Christianity; reformed
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Bernoulli differential equation; sophomore's dream
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society
Church
reformed · Reformed Christianity
Employer
University of Basel · University of Groningen
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences · Royal Society of London · Russian Academy of Sciences · Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences
Notable Work
Bernoulli differential equation · sophomore's dream
Education & Institutions
University of Basel
Verified Legacy Record
Faith Community
Reformed Christianity; reformed
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Family Child
Nicolaus II Bernoulli
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Family Child
Daniel Bernoulli
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Family Child
Johann II Bernoulli
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Family Child
Anne Catherine Bernoulli
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Family Child
Emanuel Bernoulli
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Family Father
Nicholas Bernoulli
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Family Mother
Margaretha Bernoulli
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Family Sibling
Jacob Bernoulli
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Family Sibling
Nicolaus Bernoulli
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Family Sibling
Hieronymus Bernoulli
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Family Spouse
Dorothea Falkner
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Notable Work
Bernoulli differential equation
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q227897 · wikidata
Notable Work
sophomore's dream
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q227897 · wikidata
Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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