Mathematician:Johannes Scheubel

Mathematician

German mathematician noted for his work in popularising the use of algebra throughout Europe.

Also published an edition of the first six books of Euclid's The Elements.

Nationality

German

History

• Born: 18 August 1494 in Kirchheim unter Teck, Württemberg
• Died: 20 February 1570 in Tübingen

Publications

• 1545: De Nvmeris et Diversis Rationibvs seu Regulis computationum Opusculum, a Ioanne Scheubelio compositum, in later editions of which the symbols $+$ and $-$ were introduced
• 1555: a new edition of Euclid's The Elements
• 1559: The earliest known map of Württemberg