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John Napier
Birth: 1550, Scotland
Death: Apr. 4, 1617, Scotland

Scientist. A Scottish mathematician, he invented logarithms and popularized the use of the decimal point. His home, Merchiston Tower, lies at the center of Napier University, which was named after him. (bio by: Ronald Land) 

 
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Burial:
Saint Cuthbert's Churchyard
Edinburgh, Scotland
 
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Originally Created by: Ronald Land
Record added: Mar 01, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 13489771
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- Scott Lee Napier
 Added: Apr. 4, 2009
One of Scotland's greatest sons. Rest in peace.
- Ken MacLeod
 Added: Jun. 9, 2008
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- Theresa Napier ( McCarty)
 Added: May. 8, 2007
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