Birthdate: September 24, 1501
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pavia, Italy
Died: September 21, 1576
Gerolamo Cardano, an Italian polymath, was a key figure in the Renaissance era. His expertise extended across mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, astrology, and more. Cardano made significant contributions to the foundation of probability theory by introducing binomial coefficients and the binomial theorem. He also invented mechanical devices such as the combination lock, gimbal, and Cardan shaft. Additionally, Cardano advanced hypocycloids and algebra, being the first in Europe to systematically use negative numbers and acknowledge imaginary numbers in his works.
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