Philosophy: Philosophers: L: Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm: Biographies

Get detailed biographical information about the german philosopher, mathematician and logician who is famous for his invention of the calculus differential and integral, and for his thesis and essays on combination, logic, theology, theodicy and metaphysics.

A thorough overview of the life and views of Leibniz, from this 1910 reference work. By William Turner.

Detailed biographical data.

A short biography focusing on Leibniz's role as a mathematician. Excerpted from the 1908 edition of A Short Account of the History of Mathematics, by W.W. Rouse Ball.

Quotes, biography, and a synopsis of the Monadology.

Biography with short comments to his work.

An overview of his life and works, his major ideas and his legacy.

General biography of this early German thinker, drawn from various sources.

Biographical information, assorted pictures, and links, provided by Jan Cover.

Portrait, detailed timeline and list of works.