Burchard de Volder

Burchard de Volder (1643–1709) was a Dutch philosopher, mathematician and physicist.

Also recorded as B. de Volder.

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Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1643, died at Leiden in 1709.

In detail

Burchard de Volder studied at Leiden University and Utrecht University. training under Johannes de Bruin is recorded. Joseph Serrurier, Frederik Wilhelm Westhovius and Johannes Balthasar Helvetius are recorded as having studied under Burchard de Volder. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is natural philosophy.

Employment is recorded with Leiden University. Positions recorded include rector magnificus of Leiden University.

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    “Burchard de Volder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1710035: Burchard de Volder

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