Pedro Nunes

Pedro Nunes (latin, Petrus Nonius), (1502, Alcácer do Sal – August 11, 1578, Coimbra) was a Portuguese mathematician, born from a New Christian (of Jewish origin) family.

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Latin - 1502 - Alcácer do Sal - August 11 - 1578 - Coimbra - Portuguese - Mathematician - New Christian - Jew

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Pedro Nunes, considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians of his time, is best known for his contributions in the technical field of navigation, which was crucial to the Portuguese period of discoveries. He was also the inventor of several measuring devices, including the nonius, named after his latin surname.

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Navigation - Period of discoveries - Nonius

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