List of Chinese mathematicians

This is a list of Chinese mathematicians. With a history spanning over three millennia, Chinese mathematics is believed to have initially developed largely independently of other cultures.

Classical Chinese mathematicians

  • Jing Fang: 78 – 37 BC
  • Liu Xin: c. 50 BC – 23 AD
  • Zhang Heng: 78 – 139 AD
  • Liu Hong: 129 – 210 AD
  • Cai Yong: 132 – 192 AD
  • Liu Hui: 225 – 295 AD
  • Wang Fan: 228 – 266 AD
  • Sun Tzu: c. 3rd – 5th century AD
  • Zu Chongzhi: 429 – 500 AD
  • Zu Gengzhi: c. 450 – c. 520 AD

Middle Imperial Chinese mathematicians

  • Zhen Luan: 535–566
  • Wang Xiaotong: 580–640
  • Li Chunfeng: 602–670
  • Yi Xing: 683–727
  • Wei Pu: 11th century
  • Jia Xian: 1010–1070
  • Su Song: 1020–1101
  • Shen Kuo: 1031–1095
  • Li Zhi: 1192–1279
  • Qin Jiushao: c. 1202–1261
  • Guo Shoujing: 1231–1316
  • Yang Hui: c. 1238–1298
  • Zhu Shijie: 1249–1314

Late Imperial Chinese mathematicians

16th century

17th century

18th century

  • Li Rui: 1768–1817

19th century

Modern Chinese mathematicians

20th century