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Marin Mersenne, 1588-1648. Early Modern French priest and philosopher. He corresponded widely and was a close friend of Descartes. He is remembered today largely for his contributions to number theory, especially the theory of Mersenne primes.
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Basic biographical facts compiled as part of the Galileo Project.
Article by C.A. Dubray reviewing the intellectual career of this learned Minim friar.
Brief article focusing on Mersenne's role in the early scientific debate on this problem of the vacuum.
A collection of pages and links concerned with this philosopher, mathematician and scientist.
Biography of the Minim friar and his contributions to number theory. Includes references, pictures, and cross-references to other topics.
Entry from this openly-edited online reference tool.
Biography of the Minim friar and his contributions to number theory. Includes references, pictures, and cross-references to other topics.
Brief article focusing on Mersenne's role in the early scientific debate on this problem of the vacuum.
A collection of pages and links concerned with this philosopher, mathematician and scientist.
Basic biographical facts compiled as part of the Galileo Project.
Entry from this openly-edited online reference tool.
Article by C.A. Dubray reviewing the intellectual career of this learned Minim friar.

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