Did John Wallis have a second profession apart from being a mathematician?
Yes, he was also a clergyman.
No, he was only a mathematician.
Yes, he was also a philosopher.
No, he was also a physicist.
Answer
John Wallis was a clergyman in addition to being a mathematician. He was an Anglican priest who served as the Archdeacon of Taunton and Rector of St Giles-in-the-Fields. Wallis was a prolific writer and published numerous works on mathematics, theology, and history. He was also a member of the Royal Society and served as its president from 1689 to 1703.
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