Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal was a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor, recognized for his contributions to probability theory, fluid mechanics, and the development of the first digital calculator, which he created to assist his father in tax collection.
Born on Jun 19, 1623 (402 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,002 | $2,700,000 | 1,313$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 33,002 | $2,700,000 | 1,313$ |
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United Kingdom:
Blaise Pascal developed the earliest version of a calculator, La Pascaline, in 1642.
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France:
Blaise Pascal is known for inventing the pascaline, the first functional calculating machine in history.
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Switzerland:
Blaise Pascal is quoted regarding the human condition and the inability to stay still.
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Venezuela:
Blaise Pascal was a French physicist and inventor of the hydraulic press.
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Greece:
Blaise Pascal spoke about the 'dictatorship of the beautiful'.
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Bolivia:
Blaise Pascal collaborated with Fermat to lay the foundations of modern probability theory.
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Romania:
Blaise Pascal is remembered for his contributions as a philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and writer.
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Spain:
Pere Lluís Font has translated Pascal's works into Catalan, emphasizing his importance in both science and philosophy.
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Venezuela:
Blaise Pascal is mentioned in relation to the dangers of ignoring reality and the consequences of denial.
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France:
The text mentions Blaise Pascal and his first calculating machine as a significant figure in the history of computation.
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