Giuseppe Peano
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Summary
Giuseppe Peano was born on August 27, 1858[1], in Spinetta[2]. He died on April 20, 1932[3], in Turin[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and linguist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,498 views/month, #7,080 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Monumental Cemetery of Turin[10], Q55443832[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Native language: Italian[13]
- Field of work: interlinguistics[14], mathematics[15], mathematical logic[16], set theory[17], philosophy[18], linguistics[19], Peano arithmetic[20]
- Employer: University of Turin[21], Royal Academy of Turin[22]
- Educated at: University of Turin[23], Liceo Classico E Musicale "C. Cavour"[24]
- Doctoral advisor: Enrico D'Ovidio[25]
- Student: Maria Gramegna[26], Mineo Chini[27]
- Notable work: Peano arithmetic[28], Peano axioms[29], Peano curve[30], Peano existence theorem[31], Peano kernel theorem[32], Peano-Russell notation[33], Peano surface[34], Arithmetices principia, nova methodo exposita[35], Formulario mathematico[36], Calcolo differenziale e principii di calcolo integrale[37]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy[38], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[39], Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[40], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[41]
- Member of: Academia pro Interlingua[42], Academy of Sciences of Turin[43], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[44]
- Influenced by: Euclid[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Doctoral student: Alessandro Padoa[47]
- Commons category: Giuseppe Peano[48]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[49]
- Residence: Kingdom of Italy[50]
- Family name: Peano[51]
- Given name: Giuseppe[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Giuseppe Peano[53]
- Commons gallery: Giuseppe Peano[54]
- Academic thesis: Q139820128[55]
- Relative: Luigi Crosio[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Giuseppe Peano include Peano axioms[57], an axiomatic system[58]; space-filling curve[59]; Peano existence theorem[60], a theorem[61]; 9987 Peano[62], an asteroid[63]; and Peano Prize[64].
Why It Matters
Giuseppe Peano has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Russell[67], a mathematician[68], 1872–1970[69], of United Kingdom[70], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[71], specialised in set theory[72].
He is credited with the discovery of space-filling curve[73]. Entities named for him include Peano axioms[57], an axiomatic system[58]; space-filling curve[59]; Peano existence theorem[60], a theorem[61]; 9987 Peano[62], an asteroid[63]; and Peano Prize[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include Alessandro Padoa[74], a mathematician[75], 1868–1937[76], of Kingdom of Italy[77].
FAQs
Where was Giuseppe Peano born?
Giuseppe Peano was born in Spinetta[2].
Where did Giuseppe Peano die?
Giuseppe Peano died in Turin[4].
What did Giuseppe Peano do for work?
Giuseppe Peano worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and linguist[8].
Where did Giuseppe Peano go to school?
Giuseppe Peano was educated at University of Turin[23] and Liceo Classico E Musicale "C. Cavour"[24].
What awards did Giuseppe Peano receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy[38], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[39], Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[40], and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[41].
Who did Giuseppe Peano influence?
Giuseppe Peano has been cited as an influence by Bertrand Russell[67].
What did Giuseppe Peano discover?
Giuseppe Peano is credited as discoverer of space-filling curve[73].