Johann Friedrich Hennert Scientist

Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.He held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.Jan van Swinden was one his most important students.

Personal facts

Johann Friedrich Hennert
Birth dateOctober 19, 1733
Birth place
Berlin , Kingdom of Prussia , Prussia
Nationality
Holy Roman Empire
Date of deathMarch 30, 1813
Place of death
Utrecht

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Scientist

doctoral advisor
doctoral student
Christiaan Damen
Jan Frederik van Beeck
Jan van Swinden
Field of study
Mathematics
Physics

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External resources

  1. http://www.inghist.nl/Onderzoek/Projecten/DVN/lemmata/data/Timmerman