Paolo Ruffini

Paolo Ruffini
Born(1765-09-22)22 September 1765
Valentano, Papal States (now in Italy)
Died10 May 1822(1822-05-10) (aged 56)
Modena, Duchy of Modena and Reggio (now in Italy)
Resting placeSant'Agostino, Modena
Alma materUniversity of Modena
Known forAbel–Ruffini theorem
Ruffini's rule
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsUniversity of Modena
Doctoral advisor

Paolo Ruffini (22 September 1765 – 10 May 1822) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher.

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