Algebra Timeline By Dan-lopez Period: 1800 BCE to 1600 BCE Belived in arithmetic 150 BCE Use of algebra in Romans Jan 1, 1202 The encourage of Hindu-Arabic numerals All by Leonardo Fibonacci Jan 1, 1539 Tartaglia work out the method for solving special types of equations Jan 1, 1570 Develop of algebraic symbolism François Viete was the one that develops it using letters to represent unknown quiatities in equations Jan 1, 1820 Creation of theories and foundations of algebra Galois created theories and foundation of algebra