Question

Who invented the '=' sign?

Answer 1

I discovered this in tenby South Wales last weekend

Answer 2

According to the internet, the equal sign was invented in 1557 by Robert Recorde.

Answer 3

Robert Recorde in 16th century , born in Tenby.

He was a mathematicion and physician to King Edward 4th of England

Answer 4

I heard somewhere the equals sign was quite long, just to show two bars of 'equal' length if I recall correctly.

Answer 5

Yes there was a commemorative plaque to him in St Mary's Church

Answer 6

yes maw i recall reading that too