John Napier

(1550–1617) Theologian

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John Napier was a theologian.

Quick Facts About John Napier

Born: February 1, 1550
Died: April 4, 1617
Profession: Theologian
Notable works: A plaine discovery of the whole Revelation of Saint John : set down in two treatises : the one searching and proving the true interpretation thereof

About John Napier

John Napier of Merchiston, nicknamed Marvellous Merchiston, was a Scottish landowner known as a mathematician, physicist and astronomer. He was the 8th Laird of Merchiston. Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms. He also invented the Napier's bones calculating device and popularised the use of the decimal point in arithmetic.

Biography source: Wikipedia