When was the Slide Rule invented?
The Slide Rule was invented in 1622 by William Oughtred in England.
A manual calculating tool with sliding logarithmic scales used for multiplication and division.
| Year invented | 1622 |
|---|---|
| Inventor | William Oughtred |
| Country | England |
| Region at the time | Kingdom of England |
| Category | Computing |
Who invented the Slide Rule?
William Oughtred invented the Slide Rule in 1622 in England.
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