Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
German mathematician and philosopher (1646–1716)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was born on June 21, 1646 (Julian calendar) in Leipzig and died on November 14, 1716 in Hanover, aged about 70. Recorded occupations: mathematician, jurist, physicist, philosopher, diplomat and historian. Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony. Positions held include Geheimrat, court counsel and Aulic Council. Associated movement: rationalism. Fields of work: mathematical analysis and Christian apologetics. Notable works include “Discourse on Metaphysics”, “Théodicée”, “integral calculus”, “Stepped Reckoner” and “Monadology”. Educated at University of Altdorf, Leipzig University, University of Jena and Alte Nikolaischule (Leipzig). Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society. Member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, Royal Society of London and French Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- June 21, 1646 (Julian calendar) · Leipzig
- Died
- November 14, 1716 · Hanover
- Age at death
- about 70
- Citizenship
- Electorate of Saxony
- Occupations
- mathematician, jurist, physicist, philosopher, diplomat, historian
- Positions held
- Geheimrat, court counsel, Aulic Council
- Movements
- rationalism
- Notable works
- Discourse on Metaphysics, Théodicée, integral calculus, Stepped Reckoner, Monadology
- Education
- University of Altdorf, Leipzig University, University of Jena, Alte Nikolaischule (Leipzig)
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Wikipedia editions
- 160 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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