Michael Stifel
Michael Stifel | |
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Contemporain gravure of Michael Stifel | |
| Born | 1487 |
| Died | April 19, 1567 (aged 79–80) |
| Alma mater | University of Wittenberg |
| Known for | Arithmetica integra (containing an early version of logarithms) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Theology, mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Jena |
Michael Stifel or Styfel (1487 – April 19, 1567) was a German monk, Protestant reformer and mathematician. He was an Augustinian who became an early supporter of Martin Luther. He was later appointed professor of mathematics at Jena University.