Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 21 June 1646 · Died: 14 November 1716 · Age: 70
German polymath who invented calculus independently of Newton and devised the notation for it still used today
Did you know?He refined the binary number system, which eventually became the foundation for almost all modern computer architectures.
Quick facts
Date of birth21 June 1646
Date of death14 November 1716
Age at death70
NationalityGerman
BirthplaceLeipzig, Germany
Occupationmathematician, jurist, physicist
Editor's Take:
Leibniz had one of the most wide-ranging minds in history, working on mathematics, philosophy, law, history and engineering. He developed calculus independently of Isaac Newton, sparking one of the most bitter disputes over credit in the history of science. The notation he invented, including the elegant integral sign, is the one students still use today. He also designed a calculating machine that could multiply and divide. His famous claim that we live in 'the best of all possible worlds' was later mocked by Voltaire in Candide.
Key Milestones
1673: Demonstrates his calculating machine in London
1684: Publishes his first paper on calculus
1700: Becomes first president of the Berlin Academy
1710: Publishes Theodicy
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (or Leibnitz; 1 July 1646 – 14 November 1716) was a German polymath active as a mathematician, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat. Alongside Isaac Newton, he is widely credited with the invention of calculus.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's birthday is June 21. He was born on June 21, 1646 in Leipzig, Germany.
How old was Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz when he died?
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz died on November 14, 1716, aged 70.
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