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John Wallis

Died on October 28, 1703

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John Wallis (Latin: Wallisius; 3 December 1616 – 8 November 1703) was an English clergyman and mathematician, who is given partial credit for the development of infinitesimal calculus. Between 1643 and 1689 Wallis served as chief cryptographer for Parliament and, later, the royal court.

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