Bonaventura Cavalieri

Italian mathematician and astronomer (1598–1647)
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Bonaventura Cavalieri
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Bonaventura Cavalieri

Summary

Bonaventura Cavalieri is a human[1]. Born in Milan[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1598[3]. He passed away in Bologna[4]. He died on November 30, 1647[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], religious[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri died in Bologna[4].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri was born on January 1, 1598[3].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri died on November 30, 1647[5].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri is buried at Q55103619[11].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri held citizenship in Duchy of Milan[12].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's professions included religious[8].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's professions included theologian[9].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's field of work was mathematics[13].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's field of work was physics[14].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's field of work was astrology[15].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri held the position of prior[16].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri was employed by University of Bologna[17].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's education included a stint at University of Pisa[18].
  • Bonaventura Cavalieri's doctoral advisor was Benedetto Castelli[19].
  • A notable student of Bonaventura Cavalieri was Stjepan Gradić[20].
  • A notable student of Bonaventura Cavalieri was Stefano degli Angeli[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Geometria Indivisibilibus Continuorum Nova Quadam Ratione Promota[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Treaty on the perpetual planetary wheel[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Exercitationes Geometricae Sex[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Directorium Generale Uranometricum[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Q44145462[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Bonaventura Cavalieri is Cavalieri's principle[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Bonaventura Cavalieri… he was born on January 1, 1598[3].

Education

Bonaventura Cavalieri's education included a stint at University of Pisa[18]. His doctoral advisor was Benedetto Castelli[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], religious[8], and theologian[9]. Fields of work include mathematics[13], an academic discipline[28]; physics[14], a branch of science[29]; and astrology[15], a superstition[30]. Among Bonaventura Cavalieri's employers was University of Bologna[17]. He held the position of prior[16]. Notable students include Stjepan Gradić[20], a linguist[31], 1613–1683[32], of Republic of Venice[33] and Stefano degli Angeli[21], a Catholic priest[34], 1623–1697[35], of Republic of Venice[36]. He supervised Pietro Mengoli as a doctoral student[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Geometria Indivisibilibus Continuorum Nova Quadam Ratione Promota[22], a creative work[38]; Treaty on the perpetual planetary wheel[23]; Exercitationes Geometricae Sex[24]; Directorium Generale Uranometricum[25]; Q44145462[26]; and Cavalieri's principle[27], a method[39]. Things named for Bonaventura Cavalieri include Simpson's rule[40], a mathematical concept[41]; Cavalieri's principle[42], a method[43]; Cavalerius[44], an impact crater[45]; and 18059 Cavalieri[46], an asteroid[47].

Personal Life

Bonaventura Cavalieri's religion is recorded as Catholicism[48].

Death and Burial

Bonaventura Cavalieri died on November 30, 1647[5]. He died in Bologna[4]. He is buried at Q55103619[11].

Why It Matters

Bonaventura Cavalieri ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Simpson's rule[40], a mathematical concept[41]; Cavalieri's principle[42], a method[43]; Cavalerius[44], an impact crater[45]; and 18059 Cavalieri[46], an asteroid[47].

His notable doctoral advisees include Pietro Mengoli[51], a mathematician[52], 1626–1686[53], of Papal States[54], specialised in mathematics[55].

FAQs

Where was Bonaventura Cavalieri born?

Bonaventura Cavalieri's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Bonaventura Cavalieri die?

Bonaventura Cavalieri passed away in Bologna[4].

What did Bonaventura Cavalieri do for work?

Bonaventura Cavalieri worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], religious[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Bonaventura Cavalieri go to school?

Bonaventura Cavalieri was educated at University of Pisa[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [48] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [37] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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