He studied law and mathematics at the University of Gießen and in the beginning of 1730s he travelled to London, England, to extend his mathematical knowledge, where in 1733 became a fellow of the English Royal Society.
He studied law and mathematics at the University of Gießen. He travelled to London, England, where in 1733 became a fellow of the English Royal Society. This was in the beginning of 1730s. This was to extend his mathematical knowledge.