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Francesco Faà di Bruno

1825-03-29 – 1888-03-27

Portrait of Francesco Faà di Bruno
Francesco Faà di Bruno, Italian mathematicianCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Francesco Faà di Bruno (7 March 1825 – 25 March 1888) was an Italian priest and advocate of the poor, a leading mathematician of his era and a noted religious musician. In 1988 he was beatified by Pope John Paul II. He is the eponym of Faà di Bruno's formula.

Occupation & Career

mathematician, Catholic priest, inventor, astronomer, scientist, university teacher, theologian, musician, military officer

Education

University of Paris; Novi Ligure 2 - Ist. Compr.; Royal Academy of Turin

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Faà di Bruno's formula

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

Employer

Royal Sardinian Army · San Massimo (Turin) · University of Turin

Organizations & Memberships

Suore Minime di Nostra Signora del Suffragio

Notable Work

Faà di Bruno's formula

Education & Institutions

Novi Ligure 2 - Ist. Compr. · Royal Academy of Turin · University of Paris

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q604679 — wikidata View source

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