# Jacopo Riccati

_Italian mathematician (1676-1754)_

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> Jacopo Francesco Riccati was a Venetian mathematician and jurist from Venice, known for his widely influential work on solving differential equations. He is best known for having studied the equation that bears his name.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 May 1676 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Venice ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P19))
- **Died:** 15 April 1754 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P570))
- **Place of death:** Treviso ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Republic of Venice ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P27))
- **Occupation:** mathematician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P106))
- **Education:** University of Padua; Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor (1698–1729) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jacopo Riccati born?**  
Jacopo Riccati was born on 28 May 1676 in Venice.

**What positions has Jacopo Riccati held?**  
Positions held by Jacopo Riccati include: mayor (1698–1729).

**Where did Jacopo Riccati study?**  
Jacopo Riccati was educated at University of Padua, Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jacopo Riccati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacopo_Riccati) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q318303](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318303) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jacopo Francesco Riccati (1676-1754).jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jacopo_Francesco_Riccati_(1676-1754).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Jacopo Riccati". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jacopo-riccati. Retrieved 15 November 2026.