Niccolò Tartaglia

Italian mathematician (1499–1557)
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Niccolò Tartaglia
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Niccolò Tartaglia

Summary

Niccolò Tartaglia is a human[1]. He was born in Brescia[2]. He was born on 1499[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on December 13, 1557[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brescia[2], Niccolò Tartaglia…
  • Niccolò Tartaglia passed away in Venice[4].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia was born on 1499[3].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia was born on 1499[9].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia was born on 1500[10].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia died on December 13, 1557[5].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's father was Micheletto Fontana[11].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia held citizenship in Republic of Venice[12].
  • Italian was Niccolò Tartaglia's native language[13].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia worked as an engineer[7].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • A notable student of Niccolò Tartaglia was Giovanni Antonio Rusconi[15].
  • A notable student of Niccolò Tartaglia was Giambattista Benedetti[16].
  • A notable student of Niccolò Tartaglia was Ostilio Ricci[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Tartaglia is Nova Scientia[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Tartaglia is Euclide Megarense philosopho: solo introduttore delle scientie mathematice[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Tartaglia is Trattato di numeri et misure[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Tartaglia is Quesiti, et Inventioni Diverse[21].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia is recorded as male[22].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's Commons category is recorded as Niccolò Tartaglia[24].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's family name is recorded as Fontana[25].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's given name is recorded as Niccolò[26].
  • Niccolò Tartaglia's pseudonym is recorded as Tartaglia[27].

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Origins and Family

Niccolò Tartaglia's place of birth was Brescia[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1499[3] and 1500[10]. His father was Micheletto Fontana[11]. Italian was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and engineer[7]. Niccolò Tartaglia's field of work was mathematics[14]. Notable students include Giovanni Antonio Rusconi[15], an architect[28], 1515–1579[29], of Republic of Venice[30], specialised in architecture[31]; Giambattista Benedetti[16], a mathematician[32], 1530–1590[33], of Republic of Venice[34], specialised in mechanics[35]; and Ostilio Ricci[17], a mathematician[36], 1540–1603[37], specialised in mathematician[38].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Nova Scientia[18]; Euclide Megarense philosopho: solo introduttore delle scientie mathematice[19], a version, edition or translation[39]; Trattato di numeri et misure[20]; and Quesiti, et Inventioni Diverse[21], a version, edition or translation[40].

Death and Burial

Niccolò Tartaglia died on December 13, 1557[5]. He died in Venice[4].

Why It Matters

Niccolò Tartaglia ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Niccolò Tartaglia born?

Niccolò Tartaglia's place of birth was Brescia[2].

Where did Niccolò Tartaglia die?

Niccolò Tartaglia died in Venice[4].

Who were Niccolò Tartaglia's parents?

Niccolò Tartaglia's father was Micheletto Fontana[11].

What did Niccolò Tartaglia do for work?

Niccolò Tartaglia worked as mathematician[6] and engineer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q24486598. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Mathematica Italiana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Mathematica Italiana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Mathematica Italiana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Enciclopedia Treccani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Q24486598. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Mathematica Italiana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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