Pierre de fermat last theorem

Pierre de Fermat, one of the prominent mathematicians of the 17th century, is better known for his contribution towards development of infinitesimal calculus.

He was also a lawyer in terms of profession at the Parliament of Toulouse.

The Life of Fermat

Pierre de Fermat was born in 1601 in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France. He is believed to be of Gascogne origin.

Pierre de fermat family

Fermat’s father was a wealthy merchant and his mother’s family was involved in the legal profession. There is little information about the early education of Pierre, but he is believed to have attended the College de Navarre in the city of Montauban.

Fermat obtained a bachelor’s in civil law from the University of Orleans in 1626. He was married and had five children.

Fermat’s Mathematical Research

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