Paolo Ruffini

Paolo Ruffini

Italian mathematician and philosopher (1765–1822)

Died aged 56VirgoPapal States

Biography

Paolo Ruffini (22 September 1765 – 10 May 1822) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher. Remembered chiefly for what is now known as the Abel–Ruffini theorem, Ruffini also made a major contribution to the theory of equations, developing the so-called theory of substitutions, the forerunner of modern group theory.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • president
  • rector

Employers / organisations

  • University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
  • Military Academy of Modena

Notable works

  • Ruffini's rule
  • Abel–Ruffini theorem

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Paolo Ruffini died on May 10, 1822 at the age of 56.
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Paolo Ruffini was born on September 22, 1765.
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Paolo Ruffini was born in Valentano.
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Paolo Ruffini's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Paolo Ruffini is a citizen of Papal States.
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Paolo Ruffini is known as mathematician, physician, philosopher.

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