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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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.
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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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