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Alessandro Faedo

1913 – 2001

Italian mathematician and politician

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Lived 1913 – 2001 (aged 87). Alessandro Faedo was an Italian mathematician, university teacher and politician, known for Faedo–Galerkin method.

Alessandro Faedo (18 November 1913 – 16 June 2001) (also known as Alessandro Carlo Faedo or Sandro Faedo) was an Italian mathematician and politician, born in Chiampo. He is known for his work in numerical analysis, leading to the Faedo–Galerkin method: he was one of the pupils of Leonida Tonelli and, after his death, he succeeded him on the chair of mathematical analysis at the University of Pisa, becoming dean of the faculty of sciences and then rector and exerting a strong positive influence on the development of the university.

Selected publications

Scientific works . . , reprinted also in the book: . .

Historical, commemorative and survey works . A survey on the early uses and on the development of electronic computers in Italy. . A survey of the work of Tonelli in Pisa and his influence on the development of the school, presented in Rome on 6–9 May 1985, also published as . . . .

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Faedo–Galerkin method
Education
University of Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Scienze, Università di Pisa
Positions held
Member of the Senate of the Italian Republic, President of CRUI, Rector, Chairperson
Employers
Scuola Normale Superiore, Sapienza University of Rome, University of Pisa, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Sandro Faedo, Alessandro Carlo Faedo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alessandro Faedo?

Italian mathematician and politician (1913-2001)

When was Alessandro Faedo born?

Alessandro Faedo was born on 18 November 1913 in Chiampo.

When did Alessandro Faedo die?

Alessandro Faedo died on 16 June 2001 in Pisa.

What was Alessandro Faedo's occupation?

Alessandro Faedo was a mathematician, university teacher and politician.

What was Alessandro Faedo known for?

Alessandro Faedo was known for Faedo–Galerkin method.

What nationality was Alessandro Faedo?

Alessandro Faedo was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alessandro Faedo

· Wikidata: Q3609997

· DBpedia: Alessandro Faedo

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