The last topics are, "...inverse method of tangents and differential equations." (Riddle 1) One major thing Agnesi is known for is her discovery of "Witch of Agnesi". The "Witch of Agnesi" is a curve she founded. After the publication of this textbook, in 1759 she was, "...appointed to the chair of mathematics and natural philosophy at the University of Bologna by an act of Pope Benedict XIV." (Lewis 1) Once her father passed away in 1752, she ended up dropping mathematics. Instead, she built a home for the homeless and sick. In 1783, she "...was made director of a home for the elderly, where she lived among those she served." (Lewis 1) Agnesi passed away on January 9, 1799. By the time of her passing, she had given away everything she
The last topics are, "...inverse method of tangents and differential equations." (Riddle 1) One major thing Agnesi is known for is her discovery of "Witch of Agnesi". The "Witch of Agnesi" is a curve she founded. After the publication of this textbook, in 1759 she was, "...appointed to the chair of mathematics and natural philosophy at the University of Bologna by an act of Pope Benedict XIV." (Lewis 1) Once her father passed away in 1752, she ended up dropping mathematics. Instead, she built a home for the homeless and sick. In 1783, she "...was made director of a home for the elderly, where she lived among those she served." (Lewis 1) Agnesi passed away on January 9, 1799. By the time of her passing, she had given away everything she