Fazio Cardano

Mathematician, Deceased Person

1444 – 1524

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Who was Fazio Cardano?

Fazio Cardano was an Italian jurist and mathematician. He was a profound student of perspective. Cardano was also a professor at the University of Pavia, and was devoted to hermetical science and the world of the occult. He was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci.

It was said that Cardano was always in the company of a familiar spirit who talked to him. This may be a rumour originating from a habit of speaking to himself.

Fazio Cardano was the father of Gerolamo Cardano.

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1444
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Aug 28, 1524

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on July 23, 2013

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