- Johann Friedrich Hennert
Johann Friedrich Hennert (1733-1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the
University of Utrecht . He was a significant student ofLeonard 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 his most important students that studied under him.References
*Klaas van Berkel, Albert Van Helden, and L. C. Palm, "A History of Science in the Netherlands: Survey, Themes and Reference" Publ: Brill, 1998, ISBN 9004100067.
External links
* [http://www.genealogy.ams.org/id.php?id=112812 Hennert's math genealogy]
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