Matemáticas History Timeline and Biographies

3000 BC

Early Mathematical Concepts in Ancient Civilizations

The earliest records of Matemáticas date back to ancient Mesopotamia, where people used basic arithmetic for trade and agriculture. The Sumerians developed a base-60 number system, which influenced later mathematical concepts.

2000 BC

Geometry in Ancient Egypt

Egyptians utilized Matemáticas for land measurement and construction. The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus reveals their understanding of geometry, including the calculation of areas and volumes.

500 BC

Pythagorean Theorem and Greek Mathematics

The Pythagorean theorem, attributed to Pythagoras, marked a significant advancement in Matemáticas, emphasizing the relationship between the sides of right triangles. This era laid the groundwork for future geometric studies.

300 BC

Euclidean Geometry and "Elements"

Euclid's "Elements," written around 300 BC, systematically compiled the knowledge of Matemáticas at the time, establishing axioms and theorems that are still taught today in geometry courses.

250 BC

Archimedes and the Foundations of Calculus

Archimedes made significant contributions to Matemáticas, particularly in understanding the areas and volumes of shapes. His methods foreshadowed integral calculus, influencing future mathematicians.

825 AD

Al-Khwarizmi and Algebra

The Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi wrote "Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala," which introduced the term "algebra" and laid the foundations for modern algebraic methods in Matemáticas.

1202 AD

Fibonacci and the Introduction of Hindu-Arabic Numerals

In his book "Liber Abaci," Fibonacci introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to Europe, revolutionizing Matemáticas by simplifying calculations and laying the groundwork for modern arithmetic.

1637 AD

Descartes and Analytical Geometry

René Descartes published "La Géométrie," which combined algebra and geometry, leading to the development of analytical geometry—a crucial advancement in the field of Matemáticas.

1687 AD

Newton and Leibniz: The Birth of Calculus

Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz independently developed calculus, a major branch of Matemáticas that deals with rates of change and areas under curves, transforming the study of motion and change.

1734 AD

Euler and the Rise of Modern Mathematics

1854 AD

Georg Cantor and Set Theory

Georg Cantor founded set theory, a fundamental concept in Matemáticas that explores the nature of infinity and the relationships between different sets of numbers.

1900 AD

Hilbert's Problems and the Future of Mathematics

David Hilbert presented a list of 23 unsolved problems at the International Congress of Mathematicians, guiding research in Matemáticas for the 20th century and beyond.

1970 AD

The Development of Computer Mathematics

The rise of computers revolutionized Matemáticas, enabling complex calculations and simulations, leading to advancements in fields such as numerical analysis and computational mathematics.

2020 AD

Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics

The integration of artificial intelligence in Matemáticas research has opened new avenues for problem-solving and theorem proving, showcasing the evolving relationship between technology and mathematical inquiry.