Francesco Maurolico

Summary

Francesco Maurolico is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Messina^[2]. He was born on September 16, 1494^[3]. He passed away in Messina^[4]. He died on July 22, 1575^[5]. He worked as a mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], historian of mathematics^[8], university teacher^[9], and translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Francesco Maurolico was born in Messina^[2].
• Francesco Maurolico died in Messina^[4].
• Francesco Maurolico was born on September 16, 1494^[3].
• Francesco Maurolico died on July 22, 1575^[5].
• Francesco Maurolico died on July 1575^[12].
• Burial took place at San Giovanni di Malta^[13].
• Greek was Francesco Maurolico's native language^[14].
• Francesco Maurolico's professions included mathematician^[6].
• Francesco Maurolico worked as an astronomer^[7].
• Francesco Maurolico's professions included historian of mathematics^[8].
• Francesco Maurolico's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Francesco Maurolico's professions included translator^[10].
• Francesco Maurolico's professions included Catholic priest^[15].
• Francesco Maurolico's field of work was mathematics^[16].
• Francesco Maurolico held the position of abbot^[17].
• Francesco Maurolico was employed by University of Messina^[18].
• Francesco Maurolico's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[19].
• Francesco Maurolico is recorded as male^[20].
• Francesco Maurolico's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Francesco Maurolico's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Maurolico^[22].
• Francesco Maurolico's religious order is recorded as Benedictines^[23].
• Francesco Maurolico's family name is recorded as Maurolico^[24].
• Francesco Maurolico's given name is recorded as Francesco^[25].
• Francesco Maurolico's relative is recorded as Francesco Maurolico^[26].
• Francesco Maurolico studied under Francesco Faraone^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Messina^[2], Francesco Maurolico… he was born on September 16, 1494^[3]. Greek was his native language^[14].

Education

Francesco Maurolico studied under Francesco Faraone^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], historian of mathematics^[8], university teacher^[9], translator^[10], and Catholic priest^[15]. Francesco Maurolico's field of work was mathematics^[16]. He was employed by University of Messina^[18]. He held the position of abbot^[17].

Personal Life

Francesco Maurolico's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 22, 1575^[5] and July 1575^[12]. Francesco Maurolico passed away in Messina^[4]. Burial took place at San Giovanni di Malta^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francesco Maurolico include Maurolycus^[28], an impact crater^[29].

Why It Matters

Francesco Maurolico ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[30] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[31]

He is credited with the discovery of mathematical induction^[32], a proof technique^[33]. Entities named for him include Maurolycus^[28], an impact crater^[29].

FAQs

Where was Francesco Maurolico born?

Born in Messina^[2], Francesco Maurolico…

Where did Francesco Maurolico die?

Francesco Maurolico died in Messina^[4].

What did Francesco Maurolico do for work?

Francesco Maurolico worked as mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], historian of mathematics^[8], university teacher^[9], and translator^[10].

What did Francesco Maurolico discover?

Francesco Maurolico is credited as discoverer of mathematical induction^[32].