Girolamo Cardano, French renaissance polymath, known for italian renaissance polymath, died on 1576-09-21. Gerolamo Cardano was an Italian polymath whose interests and proficiencies ranged through those of mathematician, physician, biologist, physicist, chemist, astrologer, astronomer, philosopher, music theorist, writer, and gambler. He became one of the most influential mathematicians of the Renaissance and one of the key figures in the foundation of probability; he introduced the binomial coefficients and the binomial theorem in the Western world.
Girolamo Cardano dies
Girolamo Cardano, French renaissance polymath, known for italian renaissance polymath, died on 1576-09-21.
Historical Significance
Girolamo Cardano is Italian Renaissance polymath.
Key People
Events Before
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
William I of Orange marries 3rd wife Charlotte de Bourbon and former French nun
William I of Orange marries 3rd wife Charlotte de Bourbon and former French nun
Spanish troops conquer Buren
Spanish troops conquer Buren
Spanish viceroy Gilles of Hierges attacks Oudewater
Spanish viceroy Gilles of Hierges attacks Oudewater
Events After
Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three-year circumnavigation of the world aboard the "Pelican," later ren
Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three-year circumnavigation of the world aboard the "Pelican," later renamed the "Golden Hind"
King Henri de Bourbon of Navarra becomes leader of the Huguenots
King Henri de Bourbon of Navarra becomes leader of the Huguenots
Spanish land guardian Don Juan of Habsburg signs the "Eternal Edict"
Spanish land guardian Don Juan of Habsburg signs the "Eternal Edict"
Spanish army and German mercenaries conquer Namur
Spanish army and German mercenaries conquer Namur
Peace of Bergerac: Political rights for Huguenots
Peace of Bergerac: Political rights for Huguenots
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 21, 1576?
- Girolamo Cardano, French renaissance polymath, known for italian renaissance polymath, died on 1576-09-21. Gerolamo Cardano was an Italian polymath whose interests and proficiencies ranged through those of mathematician, physician, biologist, physicist, chemist, astrologer, astronomer, philosopher, music theorist, writer, and gambler. He became one of the most influential mathematicians of the Renaissance and one of the key figures in the foundation of probability; he introduced the binomial coefficients and the binomial theorem in the Western world.
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- Girolamo Cardano is Italian Renaissance polymath.
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