Nationality German Fields Mathematics, Physics Institution Utrecht University | Name Johann Hennert | |
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Born 19 October 1733
Berlin, Prussia ( 1733-10-19 ) Doctoral students Christiaan Damen
Jan Frederik van Beeck
Jan van Swinden Died March 30, 1813, Utrecht, Netherlands Doctoral advisor Leonhard Euler, Joseph-Nicolas Delisle | ||
Institutions University of Utrecht | ||
Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.
He held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.
Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.
Jan van Swinden was one of his most important students.
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