Giuseppe Peano

Italian mathematician and philosopher

Giuseppe Peano - Italian mathematician and philosopher
Born

August 27th, 1858
166 years ago

Died

April 20th, 1932
92 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

Links & References

Contributed significantly to mathematical logic and foundational studies in mathematics. Developed the Peano axioms, which define the properties of natural numbers. Worked on the formalization of mathematical reasoning, making substantial contributions to the fields of set theory and mathematical analysis. Also engaged in the development of a logical language aimed at eliminating ambiguities in mathematical expression. Collaborated with other mathematicians on projects that advanced the understanding of mathematical structures.

Developed the Peano axioms for natural numbers

Contributed to the formalization of logic and analysis

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