Paolo Ruffini
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Summary
Paolo Ruffini was born on September 22, 1765[1], in Valentano[2]. He died on May 10, 1822[3], in Modena[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], physician[6], and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (939 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sant'Agostino, Modena[9]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[10]
- Field of work: algebra[11]
- Position held: president[12], rector[13]
- Employer: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[14], Military Academy of Modena[15]
- Educated at: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[16]
- Notable work: Ruffini's rule[17], Abel–Ruffini theorem[18]
- Member of: Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Paolo Ruffini[21]
- Family name: Ruffini[22]
- Given name: Paolo[23], Paulo[24]
- Partner in business or sport: Pietro Abbati Marescotti[25]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], BEIC Digital Library[28], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[30]
- Name in native language: Paolo Ruffini[31]
- Different from: Paolo Ruffini[32]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Paolo Ruffini include Abel–Ruffini theorem[34], a theorem[35] and Ruffini's rule[36], a root-finding algorithm[37].
Why It Matters
Paolo Ruffini has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Abel–Ruffini theorem[34], a theorem[35] and Ruffini's rule[36], a root-finding algorithm[37].
FAQs
Where was Paolo Ruffini born?
Paolo Ruffini was born in Valentano[2].
Where did Paolo Ruffini die?
Paolo Ruffini passed away in Modena[4].
What did Paolo Ruffini do for work?
Paolo Ruffini worked as a mathematician[5], physician[6], and philosopher[7].
Where did Paolo Ruffini go to school?
Paolo Ruffini was educated at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia[16].