Daniel da Silva (mathematician)
Daniel da Silva (16 May 1814 – 6 October 1878) was a Portuguese mathematician and marine officer. Born in Lisbon, he completed his first studies at the Portuguese Royal Naval Academy, and then proceeded his education in Mathematics at the University of Coimbra where he became a doctor.
Daniel da Silva | |
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Daniel Augusto da Silva | |
| Born | Daniel Augusto da Silva 16 May 1814 Lisbon |
| Died | 6 October 1878 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Alma mater | Portugal Royal Academy/Coimbra University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics and physics |
| Institutions | Portugal's Navy School |
He was a pioneer in the development of theory of couple in Classical mechanics and in Actuarial science.
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