The slide rule was developed in the early 17th century, primarily attributed to the mathematician William Oughtred, who created a version in 1622. However, the concept of logarithmic scales, which underpin the slide rule, was first introduced by John Napier in 1614. Over time, various improvements and designs were made by other mathematicians, leading to the slide rules widely used until the advent of electronic calculators.
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