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John Napier, a Scottish mathematician, is best known for three significant contributions:

  1. Invention of Logarithms (1614) - Napier introduced the concept of logarithms in his work "Mirifici Logarithmorum Canonis Descriptio," which simplified complex calculations and laid the groundwork for modern mathematics.

  2. Creation of Napier's Bones (1617) - He developed a calculating device known as Napier's Bones, which allowed for easier multiplication and division using a set of rods inscribed with numbers.

  3. Contributions to the Calculation of Sines - Napier's work on trigonometry and the calculation of sines improved astronomical calculations and was instrumental in navigation and astronomy.

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