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Papers of John Wallis

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Notes, calculations, and problems by John Wallis. For a description of the mathematical parts of these manuscripts, see C.J. Scriba, Studien zur Mathematik des John Wallis (Boethius. Texte und Abhandlungen zur Geschichte der exakten Wissenschaften vi, Wiesbaden, 1966), 115-116.

Dates

  • Creation: 1651-1695

Extent

0.21 Linear metres (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Don. c. 49, fols. 1-2].

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MSS. Don. c. 49, d. 45, e. 12

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 13450

Abstract

Papers of John Wallis, 1651-1695

Biographical / Historical

John Wallis (1616-1703) was a mathematician. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Custodial History

The papers were owned by Sir Thomas Phillipps.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were bought at Sotheby's in 1935 and given to the Library by the Friends of the Bodleian.

Title
Papers of John Wallis, 1651-1695
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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