Notable Work
The Whetstone of Witte
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q318192 · wikidata
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Robert Recorde
1512-00-00 – 1558-01-01
Life & Legacy
Robert Recorde (c. 1510 – 1558) was a Welsh physician and mathematician. He invented the equals sign (=) and also introduced the pre-existing plus (+) and minus (−) signs to English speakers in 1557.
Occupation & Career
mathematician, physician, philosopher
Education
University of Cambridge; University of Oxford
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
The Whetstone of Witte; The Ground of Arts; The Castle of Knowledge
Legacy Highlights
Employer
All Souls College · Royal Mint · University of Cambridge
Notable Work
The Castle of Knowledge · The Ground of Arts · The Whetstone of Witte
Education & Institutions
University of Cambridge · University of Oxford
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
The Ground of Arts
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q318192 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Castle of Knowledge
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q318192 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q318192 — wikidata View source
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