Johann Friedrich Hennert
German mathematician (1733–1813)
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Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.
Johann Friedrich Hennert | |
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| Born | 19 October 1733 |
| Died | 30 March 1813 (aged 79) |
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| Fields | Mathematics Physics |
| Workplaces | University of Utrecht |
| Leonhard Euler Joseph-Nicolas Delisle | |
Doctoral students | Jean Henri van Swinden |
In 1769, he married to the poet and scientist Petronella Johanna de Timmerman.[1] In 1786 he wrote her biography and published her poems as Nagelaatene gedichten.[2]
Work
Hennert 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.
Jean Henri van Swinden was one of his most important students.