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Here’s an overview of some notable English mathematicians organized by century: ### 16th Century - **Thomas Harriot (1560-1621)**: Known for his work in algebra and for introducing the use of fractions and decimal notation in England. ### 17th Century - **John Napier (1550-1617)**: Best known for his invention of logarithms.

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