William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker

English mathematician

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1620

Place of Birth: Castlelyons, Munster, Ireland

Date of Death: 05-Apr-1684

Profession: mathematician, university teacher

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker, PRS (1620 – 5 April 1684) was an English mathematician who introduced Brouncker's formula, and was the first President of the Royal Society.
He was also a civil servant, serving as a Commissioner of the Royal Navy.
He was a friend and colleague of Samuel Pepys, and features prominently in the great Diary.