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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.
Johann Friedrich Hennert | |
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Born | |
Died | 30 March 1813 79) | (aged
Nationality | German |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics Physics |
Institutions | University of Utrecht |
Doctoral advisor | Leonhard Euler Joseph-Nicolas Delisle |
Doctoral students | Jean Henri van Swinden |
Hennert 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.
Jean Henri van Swinden was one of his most important students.
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