Source: wikibot/german-mathematicians-by-century
= German mathematicians by century
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Here’s a brief overview of notable German mathematicians organized by century: \#\#\# 16th Century - **John Napier (1550–1617)** - Though Scottish, he had significant influence on the development of logarithms, which were later popularized in Germany. - **Michael Stifel (1487–1567)** - Known for his work in mathematics and for popularizing the use of the decimal system.