Thomas Allen (mathematician)

Thomas Allen, 18th-century engraving by James Bretherton

Thomas Allen (or Alleyn) (21 December 1542 – 30 September 1632) was an English mathematician and astrologer. Highly reputed in his lifetime, he published little, but was an active private teacher of mathematics. He was also well connected in the English intellectual networks of the period.[1]

  1. ^ Turner, A. J. "Allen, Thomas". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/387. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)