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Paper, 'On infinite quantity' by William Brouncker

Reference number: EL/B1/3

Date: 1670s

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Brouncker demonstrates infinite quantity in 6 points.

Subject: Mathematics

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EL/B1/3
Earliest possible date
1670s
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Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
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Manuscript

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William Brouncker

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William Brouncker, Paper, 'On infinite quantity' by William Brouncker, 1670s, EL/B1/3, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_b1_3/paper-on-infinite-quantity-by-william-brouncker, accessed on 29 April 2025

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