John Napier (1550-1617)
John Napier, of Merchiston (1550–1617), mathematician
1550 Born at Merchiston Castle, the first child of Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston (d. 1608) and his first wife, Janet Bothwell.
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John Napier, of Merchiston (1550–1617), mathematician
1550 Born at Merchiston Castle, the first child of Sir Archibald Napier of Merchiston (d. 1608) and his first wife, Janet Bothwell.
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