In most of the instances wherein my conclusions did not agree with those given by other Authors, I have not mentioned their names. - Colin MacLaurin

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In most of the instances wherein my conclusions did not agree with those given by other Authors, I have not mentioned their names.

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About Colin MacLaurin

Colin Maclaurin (February 1698 – 14 June 1746) M'Laurine, or MacLaurin, was a Scottish mathematician who made important contributions to geometry and algebra. He is also known for being a child prodigy and holding the record for being the youngest professor. The Maclaurin series, a special case of the Taylor series, is named after him.

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Native Name: Colin Maclaurin Cailean MacLabhruinn
Alternative Names: Colin M'laurine
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Besides an answer to ... the Author concealed his real name... a second, by the same hand, in Defense of the first, a Discourse by Mr. Robins, a Treatise of Sir Isaac Newton, with a Commentary by Mr. Colson, and several other Pieces, were published on this Subject.

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