Isaac Greenwood
Isaac Greenwood (11 May 1702 – 22 October 1745) was an American mathematician. He was the first Hollisian Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard College.
Isaac Greenwood | |
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| Born | 11 May 1702 Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Died | 22 October 1745 (aged 43) Charleston, Province of South Carolina |
| Nationality | American Colonies |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Known for | Greenwood Book (1729), short scale value of billion |
| Awards | Hollisian Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Academic advisors | Thomas Robie, John Theophilus Desaguliers |
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