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John Venn
(1834 - 1923)
English mathematician and philosopher, created the Venn diagram
English mathematician and philosopher
created the Venn diagram
English logician and philosopher who introduced the iconic Venn diagram.
John Venn (1834–1923) was an English mathematician and philosopher celebrated for inventing the Venn diagram.
After studying at Cambridge, he became a fellow and later served as President of the Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Venn diagrams provided a simple yet powerful visual tool for representing logical relationships and set theory.
His research bridged the gap between formal logic and probability theory, influencing the fields of mathematics and statistics.
A prolific writer, Venn authored several papers and books that clarified complex logical concepts for both academics and students.
Today, the Venn diagram remains a ubiquitous fixture in education, data analysis, and philosophical discourse.
1923
John Venn
Venn diagram