Abraham de Moivre

Japanese: ド･モアブル（英語表記）Abraham de Moivre

1667‐1754
French mathematician. Initially educated mainly in classical literature, he soon showed talent for mathematics, and was influenced by C. Huygens's theory of games of chance, which led him to pursue mathematics, particularly probability theory. After studying mathematics and physics at the Sorbonne, he moved to London in 1688 for religious reasons. He was in a difficult position for a while, but in 1697 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. During this time, his friendship with I. Newton was of great help in his success as a mathematician.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

1667‐1754
フランスの数学者。はじめはおもに古典文学の教育をうけたが，まもなく数学の才能を発揮し，C.ホイヘンスの偶然ゲームの理論に影響されて，数学，とくに確率論への道を歩むこととなった。ソルボンヌで数学，物理学を学んだ後，宗教上の理由で1688年ロンドンに移住した。しばらくは不遇であったが，97年にはローヤル･ソサエティのフェローとなった。この間I.ニュートンとの親交は，数学者として大成するのに大いに役だった。

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