Mathematicians -- C

Georg Cantor (1845-1918)

Born in Russia.
He solved equations above the second degree.
He is considered the originator of the theory of algebraic equations.
Girolamo Cardamo (1501-1576)

Born in Italy.
He solved equations above the second degree.
He is considered the originator of the theory of algebraic equations.
Cassiodorus (ca.490-566)

Born in Rome.
His writings on the scientific quadrivium of arithmetic, geometry, music, ansd astronomy were considered standard works during the middle ages.
Bonaventura Cavalieri (1598-1647)

Born in Italy.
He developed the principles of indivisibles in integregral calculus.
Augustin-Louis Cauchy (1789-1857)

Born in France.
He defined the concepts limits, continuity, and derivatives.
He and Karl Gauss were founders of complex analysis.
Arthur Cayley (1821-1895)

Born in England.
He developed the absolute conception in analytical geometry.
He contributed to the general theory of curves and surfaces.
He created the theory of invariants in higher algebra.
Emilie du Châtelet (1706-1749)

Born in France.
Her translation and analysis of Newton's Principia was important in spreading the ideas within it to continental Europe.