Johann Friedrich Hennert
Johann Friedrich Hennert | |
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| Born | 19 October 1733 |
| Died | 30 March 1813 (aged 79) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics Physics |
| Workplaces | University of Utrecht |
| Leonhard Euler Joseph-Nicolas Delisle | |
Doctoral students | Jean Henri van Swinden |
Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.
In 1769, he married to the poet and scientist Petronella Johanna de Timmerman.[1] In 1786 he wrote her biography and published her poems as Nagelaatene gedichten.[2]
Work
Hennert held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.
Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.
Jean Henri van Swinden was one of his most important students.
References
- ↑ Timmerman, Petronella Johanna de
- ↑ Dietz, Feike. "Petronella Johanna de Timmerman; Naturalist and poet". Literatuur Geshiedenis. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
Sources
- van Berkel, Klaas; van Helden, Albert & Palm, L. C. (1998). A History of Science in the Netherlands: Survey, Themes and Reference. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 90-04-10006-7.