Likes
Math. Science. Philosophy.
Dislikes
Death. Diseases. Solitude.
- wrote Traité du triangle arithmétique
("Treatise on the Arithmetical Triangle")
- taught about a convenient tabular presentation for binomial coefficients
Pascal's Triangle(named after me)
- born the mathematical theory of probabilities
- introduced notion of expected value
- invented hydraulic press and syringe and many more equipments
- wrote Experiences nouvelles touchant le vide
("New Experiments with the Vacuum")
- proved existence of vacuum
Bibliography