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Simon Stevin (1548–1620)

Author : Teun Koetsier

Published in: Distinguished Figures in Mechanism and Machine Science

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

Simon Stevin was born in Brugge in Flanders. In 1581 he left Flanders and settled in Holland. Stevin is one of the few truly great Flemish/Dutch mathematicians. Stevin was a typical Renaissance scientist. He wrote extensively on many subjects: engineering, bookkeeping, algebra, perspective, astronomy, music and others. He is best known for his highly original work in statics and hydrostatics. He also applied the results of this work in the analysis and synthesis of machines.

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Metadata
Title
Simon Stevin (1548–1620)
Author
Teun Koetsier
Copyright Year
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Distinguished Figures in Mechanism and Machine Science

Print ISBN: 978-94-017-8946-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-94-017-8947-9

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8947-9_14

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