Global InformationNicolas Vilant information
Nicolas Vilant | |
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| Born | 12 June 1737 Ferryport-on-Tay, today Tayport, Scotland |
| Died | 27 May 1807 (aged 70) Saint Andrews, Scotland |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
| Known for | Text books |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of St Andrews |
Nicolas Vilant FRSE (1737-1807) was a mathematician from Scotland in the 18th century, known for his textbooks. He was a joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1783.[1]
- ^ Biographical Index of Former Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783–2002 (PDF). The Royal Society of Edinburgh. July 2006. ISBN 0-902-198-84-X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2019.