Gerolamo Cardano
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Gerolamo Cardano
Summary
Gerolamo Cardano is a human[1]. He was born in Province of 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 (168 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Province of Pavia[2], Gerolamo Cardano…
- Gerolamo Cardano's place of birth was Pavia[12].
- 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[13].
- Gerolamo Cardano is buried at Sant'Andrea al Quirinale[14].
- Gerolamo Cardano's father was Fazio Cardano[15].
- Gerolamo Cardano's mother was Chiara Micheri[16].
- Gerolamo Cardano was married to Lucia Banderini[17].
- A child of Gerolamo Cardano was Giovanni Battista Cardano[18].
- Gerolamo Cardano held citizenship in Duchy of Milan[19].
- 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[20].
- Gerolamo Cardano's field of work was mathematics[21].
- Gerolamo Cardano was employed by University of Bologna[22].
- Gerolamo Cardano was employed by University of Pavia[23].
- Among Gerolamo Cardano's employers was University of Pavia[24].
- Among Gerolamo Cardano's employers was Scuole Piatti[25].
- Gerolamo Cardano's education included a stint at University of Pavia[26].
- Gerolamo Cardano's education included a stint at University of Padua[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Province of Pavia[2], a province of Italy[28], in Italy[29] and Pavia[12], a comune of Italy[30], in Duchy of Milan[31]. Gerolamo Cardano was born on September 24, 1501[3]. His father was Fazio Cardano[15]. His mother was Chiara Micheri[16].
Education
Educated at University of Pavia[26], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1361[34] and University of Padua[27], a university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1222[37], headquartered in Padua[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], mathematician[7], astrologer[8], inventor[9], engineer[10], and physician[20]. Gerolamo Cardano's field of work was mathematics[21]. Employers include University of Bologna[22], a public university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1088[41], headquartered in Bologna[42]; University of Pavia[23], a public university[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1361[45]; and Scuole Piatti[25]. Notable students include Gasparo Tagliacozzi[46], a surgeon[47], 1545–1599[48], specialised in surgery[49]; Simone Simoni[50], a philosopher[51], 1532–1602[52]; and Lodovico Ferrari[53], a mathematician[54], 1522–1565[55], specialised in algebra[56].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ars Magna[57], a written work[58]; De subtilitate rerum[59], a literary work[60]; Hieronymi Cardani medici Mediolanensis Contradicentium medicorum liber primus [-secundus][61], a version, edition or translation[62]; and gimbal[63]. Things named for Gerolamo Cardano include gimbal[64]; Cardan grille[65]; cardan shaft[66], a line shaft[67]; Cardano[68]; Cardanus[69]; and 11421 Cardano[70].
Personal Life
Gerolamo Cardano was married to Lucia Banderini[17]. A child of him was Giovanni Battista Cardano[18]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[71].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 21, 1576[5] and September 20, 1576[13]. Gerolamo Cardano died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Sant'Andrea al Quirinale[14].
Why It Matters
Gerolamo Cardano ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
He has been cited as an influence by Pierre de Fermat[74], a mathematician[75], 1601–1665[76], of France[77], specialised in number theory[78] and Lodovico Ferrari[79], a mathematician[80], 1522–1565[81], specialised in algebra[82].
Works attributed to him include Cardano's formula[83], a formula[84] and Ars Magna[85], a written work[86]. Entities named for him include gimbal[64]; Cardan grille[65]; cardan shaft[66], a line shaft[67]; Cardano[68]; Cardanus[69]; and 11421 Cardano[70].
FAQs
Where was Gerolamo Cardano born?
Born in Province of 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[15]. Gerolamo Cardano's mother was Chiara Micheri[16].
Who was Gerolamo Cardano married to?
Gerolamo Cardano's spouses include Lucia Banderini[17].
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[26] and University of Padua[27].
Who did Gerolamo Cardano influence?
Gerolamo Cardano has been cited as an influence by Pierre de Fermat[74] and Lodovico Ferrari[79].