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Cardano is considered a polymath. What does this mean?

  • He had expertise in many different subjects

  • He was skilled in speaking languages

  • He was left-handed

  • He was an excellent orator

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A polymath is a person who has expertise in many different subjects. The term polymath comes from the Greek words "poly" meaning "many" and "mathos" meaning "knowledge." Cardano is considered a polymath because he was an expert in mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and astrology. He also wrote on philosophy, music, and architecture.
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