Federico Commandino

Italian mathematician (1509-1575)
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Federico Commandino

Summary

Federico Commandino is a human[1]. His place of birth was Urbino[2]. He was born on January 1, 1509[3]. He passed away in Urbino[4]. He died on September 3, 1575[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], and publisher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Federico Commandino's place of birth was Urbino[2].
  • Federico Commandino died in Urbino[4].
  • Federico Commandino was born on January 1, 1509[3].
  • Federico Commandino died on September 3, 1575[5].
  • Federico Commandino is buried at Friary of Saint Francis[11].
  • A child of Federico Commandino was Olimpia Commandino[12].
  • A child of Federico Commandino was Lorrena Commandino[13].
  • Federico Commandino held citizenship in Duchy of Urbino[14].
  • Federico Commandino worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Federico Commandino worked as a historian of mathematics[7].
  • Federico Commandino's professions included translator[8].
  • Federico Commandino's professions included publisher[9].
  • Federico Commandino's field of work was mathematics[15].
  • Federico Commandino's education included a stint at University of Padua[16].
  • Federico Commandino's education included a stint at University of Ferrara[17].
  • A notable student of Federico Commandino was Guidobaldo del Monte[18].
  • A notable student of Federico Commandino was Bernardino Baldi[19].
  • Federico Commandino is recorded as male[20].
  • Federico Commandino's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Federico Commandino's Commons category is recorded as Federico Commandino[22].
  • Federico Commandino's family name is recorded as Commandino[23].
  • Federico Commandino's given name is recorded as Federico[24].
  • Federico Commandino's work location is recorded as Urbino[25].
  • Federico Commandino studied under Marcantonio Genua[26].
  • Federico Commandino studied under Federico Delfino[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Federico Commandino was born in Urbino[2]. He was born on January 1, 1509[3].

Education

Educated at University of Padua[16], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1222[30], headquartered in Padua[31] and University of Ferrara[17], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1391[34]. Studied under Marcantonio Genua[26], a philosopher[35], 1491–1563[36], of Republic of Venice[37]; Federico Delfino[27], a mathematician[38], 1477–1547[39], of Republic of Venice[40]; and Giovanni Battista Montano[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], and publisher[9]. Federico Commandino's field of work was mathematics[15]. Notable students include Guidobaldo del Monte[18], an astronomer[42], 1545–1607[43], specialised in mechanics[44] and Bernardino Baldi[19], a mathematician[45], 1553–1617[46], of Duchy of Urbino[47].

Personal Life

Children include Olimpia Commandino[12], a printer[48] and Lorrena Commandino[13], a printer[49].

Death and Burial

Federico Commandino died on September 3, 1575[5]. He died in Urbino[4]. He is buried at Friary of Saint Francis[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Federico Commandino include Commandino's theorem[50], a theorem[51].

Why It Matters

Federico Commandino ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Commandino's theorem[50], a theorem[51].

FAQs

Where was Federico Commandino born?

Born in Urbino[2], Federico Commandino…

Where did Federico Commandino die?

Federico Commandino died in Urbino[4].

What did Federico Commandino do for work?

Federico Commandino worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], translator[8], and publisher[9].

Where did Federico Commandino go to school?

Federico Commandino was educated at University of Padua[16] and University of Ferrara[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . books.google.cat. books.google.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Censimento nazionale delle edizioni italiane del XVI secolo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . ora.uniurb.it. ora.uniurb.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [41] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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