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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.

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Known for
Inventing the equals sign (=)
Education
University of Oxford University of Cambridge
Born
c. 1510 Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Died
June 1558 (1558-07) (age 47 or 48) London, England
Fields
Physician and mathematician
Workplaces
University of Oxford Royal Mint

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Robert Recorde → EqualityEquationHistory, Mary's Church, TenbyWelsh
Born · 1
Robert Recorde → c. 1510 Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Died · 1
Robert Recorde → June 1558 (1558-07) (age 47 or 48) London, England
Education · 1
Robert Recorde → University of Oxford University of Cambridge
Fields · 1
Robert Recorde → Physician and mathematician
Known for · 1
Robert Recorde → Inventing the equals sign (=)
Workplaces · 1
Robert Recorde → University of Oxford Royal Mint

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