Qin Jiushao
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| Gender | Female |
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| Born | Pu Prefecture |
| Died | Meizhou |
| China | |
| Books | Mathematical Treatise in Nine Sections |
| Job | Mathematician |
| Politician | |
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| ID | 1131675 |
Qin Jiushao Life story
Qin Jiushao, courtesy name Daogu, was a Chinese mathematician, meteorologist, inventor, politician, and writer. He is credited for discovering Horner's method as well as inventing Tianchi basins, a type of rain gauge instrument used to gather meteorological data.
