Angelo Messedaglia

Italian social scientist and statistician

Angelo Messedaglia - Italian social scientist and statistician
Born

1820
205 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1901
124 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

Links & References

Contributed to the field of social science and statistics with an emphasis on sociological aspects. Published works that addressed statistical methods and their applications in social studies. Participated in various statistical societies, promoting the advancement of statistical science in Italy and beyond. His efforts in developing statistical education are recognized within academic circles.

Published significant works in statistics

Promoted statistical science in Italy

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