François Viète

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François Viète

Mathematics

#210

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Measure Theory

#2148

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• Mathematics

François Viète's Degrees

• Doctorate Law University of Poitiers

Why Is François Viète Influential?

According to Wikipedia, François Viète, Seigneur de la Bigotière , commonly known by his mononym, Vieta, was a French mathematician whose work on new algebra was an important step towards modern algebra, due to his innovative use of letters as parameters in equations. He was a lawyer by trade, and served as a privy councillor to both Henry III and Henry IV of France.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With François Viète?

François Viète is affiliated with the following schools:

• Université Paris Cité
• University of Poitiers