Pedro Nunes

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Pedro Nunes

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Pedro Nunes's Degrees

• Doctorate Mathematics University of Coimbra

Why Is Pedro Nunes Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Pedro Nunes was a Portuguese mathematician, cosmographer, and professor, probably from a New Christian family. Considered one of the greatest mathematicians of his time, Nunes is best known for his contributions to the nautical sciences , which he approached, for the first time, in a mathematical way. He was the first to propose the idea of a loxodrome, and was the inventor of several measuring devices, including the nonius , named after his Latin surname.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Pedro Nunes?

Pedro Nunes is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Lisbon
• University of Coimbra
• University of Salamanca

What Are Pedro Nunes's Academic Contributions?

Pedro Nunes has made the following academic contributions:

• Libro de algebra en Arithmetica y Geometria