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Brook Taylor
About
English mathematician (1685–1731)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Brook Taylor
- Born
- 1685-08-18
- Died
- 1731-12-29
- Occupation
- mathematician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Birthplace
- Edmonton
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- Spouseunknown daughter Brydges1721 — 1723
- SpouseSabetta Sawbridge1725 — 1729
Family
- FatherJohn Taylor
- MotherOlivia Tempest
- SiblingHerbert Taylor
- ChildElizabeth Taylor
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1712 | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Notable Works
- Taylor seriesexpression of a function as an infinite sum
- Methodus Incrementorum Directa et Inversawork by Taylor
- Taylor's theoremapproximation of a function by a truncated power series
Education
- St John's College1703 — 1709
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q212085 ↗
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