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Thomas Harriot: Mathematician, Astronomer, Relative Unknown

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Evolution of Thomas Harriot: From Colony Work to Scientific Endeavors

This chapter explores Thomas Harriot's post-North America life, focusing on his land surveys in Ireland and his influential work with the 9th Earl of Northumberland. It highlights Harriot's enduring contributions to mathematics and astronomy amid political challenges and notable intellectual exchanges, including correspondence with Johannes Kepler.

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