Gerolamo Cardano

Summary

Gerolamo Cardano is a human^[1]. He was born in Pavia^[2]. He was born on September 24, 1501^[3]. He died in Rome^[4]. He died on September 21, 1576^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], astrologer^[8], inventor^[9], and engineer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,169 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Pavia^[2], Gerolamo Cardano…
• Gerolamo Cardano passed away in Rome^[4].
• Gerolamo Cardano was born on September 24, 1501^[3].
• Gerolamo Cardano died on September 21, 1576^[5].
• Gerolamo Cardano died on September 20, 1576^[12].
• Gerolamo Cardano is buried at Sant'Andrea al Quirinale^[13].
• Gerolamo Cardano's father was Fazio Cardano^[14].
• Gerolamo Cardano's mother was Chiara Micheri^[15].
• Gerolamo Cardano was married to Lucia Banderini^[16].
• A child of Gerolamo Cardano was Giovanni Battista Cardano^[17].
• Gerolamo Cardano held citizenship in Duchy of Milan^[18].
• Gerolamo Cardano's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Gerolamo Cardano's professions included mathematician^[7].
• Gerolamo Cardano's professions included astrologer^[8].
• Gerolamo Cardano worked as an inventor^[9].
• Gerolamo Cardano worked as an engineer^[10].
• Gerolamo Cardano's professions included physician^[19].
• Gerolamo Cardano's field of work was mathematics^[20].
• Gerolamo Cardano was employed by University of Bologna^[21].
• Gerolamo Cardano was employed by University of Pavia^[22].
• Among Gerolamo Cardano's employers was University of Pavia^[23].
• Among Gerolamo Cardano's employers was Scuole Piatti^[24].
• Gerolamo Cardano's education included a stint at University of Pavia^[25].
• Gerolamo Cardano's education included a stint at University of Padua^[26].
• A notable student of Gerolamo Cardano was Gasparo Tagliacozzi^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pavia^[2], Gerolamo Cardano… he was born on September 24, 1501^[3]. His father was Fazio Cardano^[14]. His mother was Chiara Micheri^[15].

Education

Educated at University of Pavia^[25], a public university^[28], in Italy^[29], founded in 1361^[30] and University of Padua^[26], a university^[31], in Italy^[32], founded in 1222^[33], headquartered in Padua^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], astrologer^[8], inventor^[9], engineer^[10], and physician^[19]. Gerolamo Cardano's field of work was mathematics^[20]. Employers include University of Bologna^[21], a public university^[35], in Italy^[36], founded in 1088^[37], headquartered in Bologna^[38]; University of Pavia^[22], a public university^[39], in Italy^[40], founded in 1361^[41]; and Scuole Piatti^[24]. Notable students include Gasparo Tagliacozzi^[27], a surgeon^[42], 1545–1599^[43], specialised in surgery^[44]; Simone Simoni^[45], a philosopher^[46], 1532–1602^[47]; and Lodovico Ferrari^[48], a mathematician^[49], 1522–1565^[50], specialised in algebra^[51].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ars Magna^[52], a written work^[53]; De subtilitate rerum^[54], a literary work^[55]; Hieronymi Cardani medici Mediolanensis Contradicentium medicorum liber primus [-secundus]^[56], a version, edition or translation^[57]; and gimbal^[58]. Things named for Gerolamo Cardano include gimbal^[59]; Cardano^[60], a free software^[61], founded in 2017^[62]; Cardan grille^[63]; cardan shaft^[64]; Cardanus^[65]; and 11421 Cardano^[66].

Personal Life

Among Gerolamo Cardano's spouses was Lucia Banderini^[16]. A child of him was Giovanni Battista Cardano^[17]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 21, 1576^[5] and September 20, 1576^[12]. Gerolamo Cardano died in Rome^[4]. Burial took place at Sant'Andrea al Quirinale^[13].

Why It Matters

Gerolamo Cardano ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,169 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[68] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre de Fermat^[70], a mathematician^[71], 1601–1665^[72], of France^[73], specialised in number theory^[74] and Lodovico Ferrari^[75], a mathematician^[76], 1522–1565^[77], specialised in algebra^[78].

Works attributed to him include Ars Magna^[79], a written work^[80] and Cardano's formula^[81], a formula^[82]. Entities named for him include gimbal^[59]; Cardano^[60], a free software^[61], founded in 2017^[62]; Cardan grille^[63]; cardan shaft^[64]; Cardanus^[65]; and 11421 Cardano^[66].

FAQs

Where was Gerolamo Cardano born?

Born in Pavia^[2], Gerolamo Cardano…

Where did Gerolamo Cardano die?

Gerolamo Cardano died in Rome^[4].

Who were Gerolamo Cardano's parents?

Gerolamo Cardano's father was Fazio Cardano^[14]. Gerolamo Cardano's mother was Chiara Micheri^[15].

Who was Gerolamo Cardano married to?

Gerolamo Cardano's spouses include Lucia Banderini^[16].

What did Gerolamo Cardano do for work?

Gerolamo Cardano worked as philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], astrologer^[8], inventor^[9], and engineer^[10].

Where did Gerolamo Cardano go to school?

Gerolamo Cardano was educated at University of Pavia^[25] and University of Padua^[26].

Who did Gerolamo Cardano influence?

Gerolamo Cardano has been cited as an influence by Pierre de Fermat^[70] and Lodovico Ferrari^[75].