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Johann Friedrich Hennert

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Johann Friedrich Hennert
Born(1733-10-19)19 October 1733
Berlin, Prussia
Died30 March 1813(1813-03-30) (aged 79)
Utrecht
NationalityGerman
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
Physics
InstitutionsUniversity of Utrecht
Doctoral advisorLeonhard Euler
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
Doctoral studentsChristiaan Damen
Jan Frederik van Beeck
Jan van Swinden

Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.

He held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.

Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.

Jan van Swinden was one his most important students.

References

  • van Berkel, Klaas; van Helden, Albert; Palm, L. C. (1998). A History of Science in the Netherlands: Survey, Themes and Reference. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 90-04-10006-7. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |lastauthoramp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  • Helmers Dini M., Timmerman, Petronella Johanna de, in: Digitaal Vrouwenlexicon van Nederland.
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