Francesco Maurolico

Sicilian mathematician and astronomer (1494–1575)

Francesco Maurolico (Latin: Franciscus Maurolycus; Italian: Francesco Maurolico; Greek: Φραγκίσκος Μαυρόλυκος, 16 September 1494 - 21/22 July 1575) was a mathematician and astronomer from Sicily. He made contributions to the fields of geometry, optics, conics, mechanics, music, and astronomy. He edited the works of classical authors including Archimedes, Apollonius, Autolycus, Theodosius and Serenus. He also composed his own unique treatises on mathematics and mathematical science.

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Francesco Maurolico was born on Sunday, 16 September 1494 in Messina, Italy. He was best known as a mathematician. Maurolico's country of citizenship (nationality) was Greek. He died on Tuesday, 22 July 1575 in Messina, Italy at the age of 80. He had salt and pepper hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Virgo.

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Date of death	22 July 1575	edit
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