On Thursday, December 19, the town of Lonato del Garda will host a significant cultural event: a conference dedicated to the Brescia mathematician Niccolò Tartaglia. This meeting is part of the celebrations for the centenary of the inauguration of the Monument to the Fallen of Lonato in the First World War and represents a unique opportunity to delve into the life of one of the most influential Italian scientists of the sixteenth century.
The conference, titled “Niccolò Tartaglia in the History of Mathematics,” will be presented by Professor Eugenio Biasin, a lecturer at the Istituto Paola di Rosa. The event will take place at 9 PM at the Auditorium of the institute (entrance via Via Parolino). Attendance is free, but prior reservation is required via phone or email.
A Connection to Local History
The meeting is linked to an ongoing exhibition at the Casa Museo di Ugo Da Como, which will remain open until January 19, 2025. The exhibition, titled “Patria & Arte. Ugo Da Como and the Sculptor Luigi Contratti,” features a preparatory sketch created by Luigi Contratti for the Monument dedicated to Niccolò Tartaglia. This monument was strongly advocated by Ugo Da Como during his tenure as President of the Ateneo di Brescia.
Who Was Niccolò Tartaglia?
Niccolò Tartaglia is renowned for his fundamental contributions to mathematics and science. Living in the first half of the sixteenth century, he engaged with various fields of mathematics: from algebra to geometry, from ballistics to statics. His career included experiences as an abacus master in Verona and as an editor in Venice, where he distinguished himself for his ability to solve complex problems posed by merchants and artillerymen.
Among his most significant achievements are the famous Tartaglia’s Triangle and the solution formula for cubic equations, the latter being the subject of a famous dispute with Gerolamo Cardano and Ludovico Ferrari.
For further information about the conference or to make a reservation, interested parties can contact the Fondazione Ugo Da Como at the number 0309130060 or via email at prenotazioni@fondazioneugodacomo.it.
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