Johann Bernoulli (nonfiction)

Johann Bernoulli.

Johann Bernoulli (also known as Jean or John; 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 educating Leonhard Euler in the pupil's youth.

He began studying mathematics with his older brother Jacob. Throughout Johann Bernoulli’s education at Basel University the Bernoulli brothers worked together spending much of their time studying the newly discovered infinitesimal calculus. They were among the first mathematicians to not only study and understand calculus but to apply it to various problems.

Although Jacob and Johann worked together before Johann graduated from Basel University, shortly after this, the two developed a jealous and competitive relationship. Johann was jealous of Jacob's position and the two often attempted to outdo each other. After Jacob's death Johann's jealousy shifted toward his own talented son, Daniel.

In the News

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  Bernoulli family invents class of cellular automata for use in family crest.

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Bernoulli family (nonfiction)

External links:

• Johann Bernoulli @ Wikipedia