Aryabhata
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Summary
Aryabhata was born on 476[1] in Pataliputra[2]. He died on January 1, 550[3], in Pataliputra[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], and astrologer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,704 views/month, #6,309 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Field of work: astronomy[9], mathematics[10]
- Notable work: Āryabhaṭīya[11], Arya Siddhanta[12], Āryabhaṭa numeration[13], Āryabhaṭa's sine table[14]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[15]
- Influenced by: Surya Siddhanta[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: astronomy[18]
- Commons category: Aryabhata[19]
- Given name: Aryabhata[20]
- Main subject: algebra[21]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[24]
- Commons Creator page: Aryabhata[25]
- Birth name: आर्यभट[26]
- Name in native language: आर्यभट[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[28]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Aryabhata include he[30], a research satellite[31], in India[32].
Why It Matters
Aryabhata has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Āryabhaṭīya[35], a treatise[36]. Entities named for him include he[30], a research satellite[31], in India[32].
FAQs
Where was Aryabhata born?
Aryabhata's place of birth was Pataliputra[2].
Where did Aryabhata die?
Aryabhata died in Pataliputra[4].
What did Aryabhata do for work?
Aryabhata worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], and astrologer[7].