2. Was Napier really a magician or just a smart mathematician?

3. When did John Napier live? Napier lived from 1550 to 1617. He was born in Scotland.

4. Interesting facts and events Napier was so smart that people thought he was a magician. He used a rooster to catch a thief.

5. Discoveries in Mathematics Napier invented logarithms. His discoveries saved a lot of time. Napier also invented rods that helped bookkeepers save time.

6. Death of John Napier John Napier died on April 4, 1617. He died in Edinburgh, Scotland.

7. Produced By: Jade Stewart JD Paiz Mathematics Ms. Montgomery O’Leary Junior High Class Period One