Waters, W. G. (William George) 1844-1928 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jerome Cardan: A Biographical Study" by W. G. Waters is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work centers on the life and contributions of Girolamo Cardano, a notable figure of the Renaissance known for his work in mathematics and medicine, as well as his tumultuous personal life marked by adversity and the stigma of illegitimacy. The narrative explores his childhood, education, and the challenges he faced as he grew into a polymath whose contributions would resonate through history. The opening of the biography introduces Cardano's background, highlighting the circumstances surrounding his illegitimate birth and the significant health challenges he faced from infancy. It portrays a complex family dynamic, particularly with his father, Fazio Cardano, who imparted both knowledge and a certain harshness. As the story unfolds, it reveals Cardano's early physical ailments, the difficult relationships with his parents, and the personal toll that his upbringing took on him. These themes set the stage for a life characterized by both brilliance and struggle, emphasizing how his early experiences shaped his later achievements and misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-10-22 Produced by Irma Špehar, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Cardano, Girolamo, 1501-1576 Mathematicians -- Biography QA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19600 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19600 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133445.0 19600