Robert Recorde
Robert Recorde (c. 1510 – 1558) was a Welsh physician and mathematician. He invented the equals sign (=) and also introduced the pre-existing plus (+) and minus (−) signs to English speakers in 1557.
Robert Recorde | |
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Robert Recorde (c.1512–1558) | |
| Born | c. 1510 Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | 1558 London, England |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Inventing the equals sign (=) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physician and mathematician |
| Institutions | University of Oxford Royal Mint |
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