# Bernard Bolzano

_Bohemian mathematician and priest (1781–1848)_

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> Bernard Bolzano (UK: , US: ; German: [bɔlˈtsaːno]; Italian: [bolˈtsaːno]; born Bernardus Placidus Johann Nepomuk Bolzano; 5 October 1781 – 18 December 1848) was a Bohemian mathematician, logician, philosopher, theologian and Catholic priest of Italian extraction, also known for his liberal views.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 October 1781 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Prague ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P19))
- **Died:** 18 December 1848 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P570))
- **Place of death:** Prague ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kingdom of Bohemia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P27))
- **Occupation:** mathematician; logician; philosopher of science; theologian; Catholic priest; historian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P106))
- **Education:** Charles University; Piarist College and Gymnasium ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1841–1845) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735#P39))

## About

Bolzano wrote in German, his native language. For the most part, his work came to prominence posthumously.

## Questions

**When was Bernard Bolzano born?**  
Bernard Bolzano was born on 5 October 1781 in Prague.

**What positions has Bernard Bolzano held?**  
Positions held by Bernard Bolzano include: president (1841–1845).

**Where did Bernard Bolzano study?**  
Bernard Bolzano was educated at Charles University, Piarist College and Gymnasium.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Bernard Bolzano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Bolzano) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q184735](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184735) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: BBolzano.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BBolzano.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Bernard Bolzano". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/bernard-bolzano. Retrieved 15 November 2026.