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(Welcome to my page! Here you will find information
on Blaise Pascal and his many inventions.)
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
Blaise Pascal was born in Clermont-Ferrad and
spent most of his childhood there. His mother (sorry, I do not know her
name) died during his infancy and he had to live with his father, Etienne,
and his sisters (I do not know how many sisters he had). He did not go to
school but was instead taught by his father. After a while he and his family
moved to Paris. His father did not want him to learn certain math items
until he was old enough. But even though his father did not teach him about
math and such he learned it on his own. At the age of 12 he was studying
geometry and other math problems that people over twice his age were working
on! He quickly learned how to teach himself new things and did just that.
As he went through life he made the following contributions:
1.He invented the syringe.
2.He invented the hydraulic press.
3.He helped with the study of the Pascal law of pressure.
4.He helped with the theory of probability.
5.He also helped with the study of the cycloid (this is the last thing he
did before his death.
And the biggest thing he ever did:
6.He invented the Pascal Triangle.
I hope this helps you in your search for information on Blaise Pascal.
Begining of the calendar
Inventor of the calendar