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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information and achievements of Blaise Pascal.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the French philosopher and scientist who was one of the greatest and most influential mathematical writers of all time, Blaise Pascal.
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist, is considered one of the great minds in Western intellectual history. He also invented the first mechanical adding machine.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Blaise Pascal (1623-1662 CE) gives an overview of his contributions to math and physics. It also discusses hisabadonment of the two subjects for religion.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Blaise Pascal

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent discussion of the life and work of this great scientist and mathematician. Describes his range of interests and notes his many contributions. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: First Mechanical Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century French mathematician, thinker, and scientist, built the first mechanical adding machine in 1642 based on a design described by Hero of Alexandria (2 CE) to add up the distance a carriage traveled.
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Adding Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Idea Finder profiles the adding machine, invented by nineteen-year old mathematician Blaise Pascal in the year 1642.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Scientists Who Believed in God

For Students 9th - 10th
It is sometimes assumed that scientists do not believe in God but these famous scientists actually did. Read details about their lives and beliefs, and some quotes attributed to them.