Gerard of Cremona
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Gerard of Cremona
Summary
Gerard of Cremona is a human[1]. Born in Cremona[2], he… he was born on 1114[3]. He died in Toledo[4]. He died on 1187[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], writer[9], and astrologer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Gerard of Cremona's place of birth was Cremona[2].
- Gerard of Cremona passed away in Toledo[4].
- Gerard of Cremona was born on 1114[3].
- Gerard of Cremona died on 1187[5].
- Gerard of Cremona held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
- medieval Italian was Gerard of Cremona's native language[13].
- Gerard of Cremona's professions included linguist[6].
- Gerard of Cremona worked as an astronomer[7].
- Gerard of Cremona worked as a translator[8].
- Gerard of Cremona's professions included writer[9].
- Gerard of Cremona worked as an astrologer[10].
- Among Gerard of Cremona's employers was Toledo School of Translators[14].
- A notable student of Gerard of Cremona was Daniel of Morley[15].
- A notable work attributed to Gerard of Cremona is Chirurgia[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gerard of Cremona is De scientiis Alfarabii[17].
- A notable work attributed to Gerard of Cremona is Euclidii Elementi[18].
- Gerard of Cremona is recorded as male[19].
- Gerard of Cremona's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Gerard of Cremona is associated with the Toledo School of Translators movement[21].
- Gerard of Cremona's Commons category is recorded as Gerard of Cremona[22].
- Gerard of Cremona's given name is recorded as Gerardo[23].
- Gerard of Cremona's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[24].
- Gerard of Cremona's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
- Gerard of Cremona's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Gerard of Cremona's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Cremona[2], Gerard of Cremona… he was born on 1114[3]. medieval Italian was his native language[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], writer[9], and astrologer[10]. Among Gerard of Cremona's employers was Toledo School of Translators[14]. A notable student of him was Daniel of Morley[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Chirurgia[16], a reference work[28], written by Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi[29]; De scientiis Alfarabii[17]; and Euclidii Elementi[18], a reference work[30], written by Euclid[31].
Death and Burial
Gerard of Cremona died on 1187[5]. He passed away in Toledo[4].
Why It Matters
Gerard of Cremona has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He is credited with the discovery of Canes Venatici[33], a constellation[34].
FAQs
Where was Gerard of Cremona born?
Gerard of Cremona's place of birth was Cremona[2].
Where did Gerard of Cremona die?
Gerard of Cremona passed away in Toledo[4].
What did Gerard of Cremona do for work?
Gerard of Cremona worked as linguist[6], astronomer[7], translator[8], writer[9], and astrologer[10].
What did Gerard of Cremona discover?
Gerard of Cremona is credited as discoverer of Canes Venatici[33].