THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
William Jones
Welsh mathematician who named 'pi' (1675–1749)
William Jones was born in 1675 in Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd and died on July 1, 1749.
Born
in 1675
Died: July 1, 1749
Source:
- National Library of Wales archives and manuscripts catalogue
- Integrated Authority File
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd
- Professions
- mathematician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of England
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- National Library of Wales archives and manuscripts catalogue
- Integrated Authority File
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- BnF authorities
- Early Modern Letters Online
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was William Jones born?
William Jones was born in Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd.
When did William Jones die?
William Jones died on July 1, 1749.