They were discovered by scientists
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Mathematics, including prime numbers, is discovered, not invented.Systems and methods we use are invented, but concepts of relationships between objects governed by logic, such as the prime numbers are discovered and named. As such, a more appropriate question might be "Who discovered prime numbers?"Many have discovered prime numbers; the first is unknown to mankind.
Numbers were not discovered but were created out of necessity for the purpose of counting livestock and recording the seasons .... etc
Imaginary numbers were discovered when mathematicians tried to solve equations of the form x^2 + 2 = 0
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Possibly 5th Century BC