Famous Mathematicians

Great thinkers whose work has helped shaped today's world.

George Boole

1815

1864

George Boole was a renowned mathematician from England who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his work in the field of logic, where he developed what is now known as Boolean algebra.

Boolean algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with variables that can have only two possible values: true or false, represented by the numbers 1 and 0. This type of algebra is fundamental in computer science and is used in designing computer circuits and programming languages.

For a school student, understanding Boolean algebra can help in simplifying complex logical expressions, designing digital circuits, and gaining a deeper insight into how computers process information. George Boole's contributions to mathematics have had a lasting impact on the field of logic and continue to be relevant in modern technology."

THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS PAGE

Transum.org is a proud supporter of the kidSAFE Seal Program
Click here to get a QR code for this page.

Print this large QR code and display it on your classroom's History of Mathematics timeline.
When people scan the code with their phones, they'll be directed to this page about George Boole.

This is a QR Code

https://www.transum.org/Maths/History/Mathematician.asp?ID=41