Gerolamo Cardano

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. When was Gerolamo Cardano born?September 24, 1501
2. Where was Gerolamo Cardano born?Pavia, Duchy of Milan (modern-day Italy)
3. When did Gerolamo Cardano die?September 21, 1576
4. What is Gerolamo Cardano known for?Mathematics (algebra, probability), Medicine, Mechanics, Physics, Philosophy
5. What is the key mathematical publications?Ars Magna (1545), De proportionibus (1570)
6. What is the total published works?Over 200

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