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= Augustus De Morgan - Mathematician Behind [[De Morgan]]'s Laws =

'''Augustus De Morgan''' (1806–1871) was a British mathematician and logician known for his pioneering work in formalizing logic and mathematics. He is famous for formulating the laws that bear his name, called [[De Morgan]]'s Laws, which are fundamental in set theory, logic, and computer science.

== Early Life and Education ==

- Born in India in 1806, De Morgan moved to England at a young age.  
- He studied mathematics and philosophy, showing early talent in both areas.  
- He became the first professor of mathematics at University College London.

== Contributions to Mathematics ==

- De Morgan made important contributions to algebra and logic.  
- He helped develop formal logic as a rigorous mathematical discipline.  
- His most famous contribution is [[De Morgan]]'s Laws, which describe how negation (complement) interacts with union and intersection in sets.

== Significance of [[De Morgan]]'s Laws ==

- These laws are used widely in various fields including mathematics, computer science (especially in designing digital circuits and programming), and philosophy.  
- They help simplify expressions and make logical reasoning easier.

== Fun Fact ==

De Morgan was also a writer and educator who promoted clear thinking and rigorous reasoning in mathematics.

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