Gaetano Fichera

Italian mathematician (1922-1996)
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Gaetano Fichera

Summary

Gaetano Fichera is a human[1]. His place of birth was Acireale[2]. He was born on February 8, 1922[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on June 1, 1996[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Acireale[2], Gaetano Fichera…
  • Gaetano Fichera died in Rome[4].
  • Gaetano Fichera was born on February 8, 1922[3].
  • Gaetano Fichera died on June 1, 1996[5].
  • Gaetano Fichera held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Gaetano Fichera held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Gaetano Fichera worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gaetano Fichera's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Gaetano Fichera's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gaetano Fichera's field of work was mathematical analysis[12].
  • Gaetano Fichera's field of work was partial differential equation[13].
  • Gaetano Fichera was employed by Sapienza University of Rome[14].
  • Among Gaetano Fichera's employers was University of Trieste[15].
  • Among Gaetano Fichera's employers was Italian resistance movement[16].
  • Gaetano Fichera was employed by Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo Mauro Picone[17].
  • Gaetano Fichera was employed by Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo Mauro Picone[18].
  • Gaetano Fichera's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[19].
  • Gaetano Fichera's education included a stint at University of Catania[20].
  • Gaetano Fichera's doctoral advisor was Mauro Picone[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaetano Fichera is Fichera's existence principle[22].
  • Gaetano Fichera received the Feltrinelli Prize[23].
  • Gaetano Fichera received the Ivane Javakhishvili Medal[24].
  • Gaetano Fichera received the Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[25].
  • Gaetano Fichera was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
  • Gaetano Fichera was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaetano Fichera's place of birth was Acireale[2]. He was born on February 8, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at Sapienza University of Rome[19], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1303[30], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[31] and University of Catania[20], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1434[34], headquartered in Catania[35]. Gaetano Fichera's doctoral advisor was Mauro Picone[21]. Studied under Pia Nalli[36], a mathematician[37], 1886–1964[38], of Italy[39] and Francesco Tricomi[40], a mathematician[41], 1897–1978[42], of Italy[43], awarded the Feltrinelli Prize[44], specialised in partial differential equation[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include mathematical analysis[12], an academic discipline[46] and partial differential equation[13]. Employers include Sapienza University of Rome[14], a public university[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1303[49], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[50]; University of Trieste[15], a public university[51], in Italy[52], founded in 1924[53]; Italian resistance movement[16], a resistance movement[54], in Italy[55]; and Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo Mauro Picone[17], a research institute[56], in Italy[57], founded in 1927[58]. Doctoral students include Maria Adelaide Sneider[59], a mathematician[60], 1937–1989[61], of Italy[62] and Umberto Mosco[63], a mathematician[64], of Kingdom of Italy[65], awarded the Bonavera Prize[66], specialised in mathematics[67].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gaetano Fichera is Fichera's existence principle[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Feltrinelli Prize[23], a science award[68], in Italy[69]; Ivane Javakhishvili Medal[24], an award[70], in Georgia[71]; and Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[25].

Death and Burial

Gaetano Fichera died on June 1, 1996[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Gaetano Fichera ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72]

FAQs

Where was Gaetano Fichera born?

Gaetano Fichera's place of birth was Acireale[2].

Where did Gaetano Fichera die?

Gaetano Fichera passed away in Rome[4].

What did Gaetano Fichera do for work?

Gaetano Fichera worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gaetano Fichera go to school?

Gaetano Fichera was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[19] and University of Catania[20].

What awards did Gaetano Fichera receive?

Honors received include Feltrinelli Prize[23], Ivane Javakhishvili Medal[24], and Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[25].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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