Johann Friedrich Hennert

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Johann Friedrich Hennert
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Born (1733-10-19)19 October 1733
Berlin, Prussia
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Utrecht
Nationality German
Fields Mathematics
Physics
Institutions University of Utrecht
Doctoral advisor Leonhard Euler
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle
Doctoral students Christiaan Damen
Jan Frederik van Beeck
Jan van Swinden

Johann Friedrich Hennert (19 October 1733 – 30 March 1813) was German-born and lectured in mathematics and physics at the University of Utrecht. He was a significant student of Leonhard Euler. He was known for his inclination towards the British school of philosophy.

He held the chair of mathematics at the University of Utrecht until 1805.

Hennert was an important figure in the history of Dutch mathematics. He wrote a number of textbooks on differential calculus.

Jan van Swinden was one his most important students.

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