Henry Briggs

Henry Briggs
Henry Briggs

Henry Briggs was an English mathematician notable for changing the original logarithms invented by John Napier into common logarithms, which are sometimes known as Briggsian logarithms in his honour. The specific algorithm for long division in modern use was introduced by Briggs c. 1600 AD.

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Male
Date of Birth
February 1st, 1561
Age
465
Birth Place
United Kingdom, England
Date of Death
January 26th, 1630
Died Aged
68
Star Sign
Aquarius
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