John Napier Biography, Birthday & Nationality

John Napier 01/02/1550   -   04/04/1617

John Napier Introduction:

John Napier was a Scottish mathematician and physicist best known as the inventor of logarithms. This biography of John Napier provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

John Napier Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Scottish Men
  • Died At Age: 67
  • Sun Sign: Aquarius
  • Born In: Merchiston Tower, Edinburgh
  • Famous As: Inventor Of Logarithms
  • Spouse/Ex-: Agnes Chisholm, Elizabeth Stirling
  • Father: Sir Archibald Napier
  • Mother: Janet Bothwell
  • Siblings: Adam Bothwell
  • Died On: April 4, 1617
  • Place Of Death: Edinburgh
  • Discoveries/inventions: Logarithms
  • Education: University of St Andrews
  • Bio: John Napier Was A Scottish Mathematician And Physicist Best Known As The Inventor Of Logarithms. This Biography Of John Napier Provides Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline.