Life And Accomplishments Of Giorlamo Cardano

The Life, History and Accomplishments of Giorlamo Cardano Giorlamo Cardano is considered one of the most talented astrologers, mathematicians and physicians of all time. Although born in the 1500’s, his studies, wisdom and inventions have had a huge impact on several different levels of today’s mathematical concepts and inventions. Cardano was born in Pavia, Italy in 1501 and died in Rome, Italy in 1576 (Zalta). He was born to Fazio Cardano and Chiara Micheri, unmarried at the time and only recognized by his father later in 1ife, a short time prior to his father's death in 1524 (Zalta). His upbringing was anything but happy and normal. Saddled with theories of his conception, his mothers said attempt at an abortion, frequent family sickness,
Despite so many negative obstacles, Cardano later enrolled in the University of Pavia to study medicine against everyone’s wishes. With his primary interests being philosophy and science, he later graduated from the University of Padua in 1526. Padua University, where he had transferred due to the closing of the University of Pavia, pre-determined only by the ongoing war between France and Spain. After relocating to Milan, Italy and living anything but a comfortable life, he was able to secure a job as a math lecturer and was finally admitted to the College of Physicians in 1539 after being shunned because of his upbringing. His popularity and admiration grew among many peers and European royalty for his great deal of intelligence; however, he stayed true to his desire of independence. Cardano was known to be the first to describe Typhoid Fever and responsible for the cure of the Archbishop of St.Andrews. Cardano received a great deal of gold compensation for his role played in the cure of St. Andrews. His desire of continued education lead him to be one of the founders of probability, many mathematical achievements in algebra
Which is a solution similar to the quadratic formula that all high school students learn in algebra (Cardano/Witmer). During that time period, this was an important and famous solution made public. Unfortunately, as with most of Cardano’s life with every good situation, came bad as well. This famous publication led to a hostile dispute with a man named Nicolo Tartaglia, who accused Cardano of publishing information discussed in confidence with Cardano's promise never to divulge what was discussed between them. While Cardano's publication made a historical contribution to mathematics that are used to this day, the surrounding controversy will forever cast a shadow on this great