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[[Image:Pscal.jpg|thumb|right|Blaise Pascal]]

[[Image:Pscal.jpg|thumb|right|Blaise Pascal]]

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a French mathematician and philosopher.  Homeschooled by his father, Pascal wrote his first scientific paper at age 8 and by 16 had written a mathematical essay advancing the field of geometry.

 

'''Blaise Pascal''' (1623-1662) was a French mathematician and philosopher.  Homeschooled by his father, Pascal wrote his first scientific paper at age 8 and by 16 had written a mathematical essay advancing the field of [[geometry]].

At age 19, Pascal invented the first calculating machine.  At age 23, Pascal proved the existence of the vacuum, which made possible barometers, hydraulic devices and hypodermic syringes.   

At age 19, Pascal invented the first calculating machine.  At age 23, Pascal proved the existence of the vacuum, which made possible barometers, hydraulic devices and hypodermic syringes.   

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