Pedro Nunes
Portuguese mathematician
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Pedro Nunes was a Portuguese mathematician, cosmographer, and professor, probably from a New Christian family.
Considered one of the greatest mathematicians of his time, Nunes is best known for being the first to approach navigation and... Wikipedia
Born: 1502, Alcácer do Sal, Portugal
Died: August 11, 1578 (age 76 years), Coimbra, Portugal
Education: University of Coimbra and University of Salamanca
Descendants: Guimoar Areas Nunes, Briolanja Areas Nunes, Francisca Areas Nunes, and more
Nationality: Portuguese