# Paolo Ruffini

_Italian mathematician and physician (1765-1845)_

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> Paolo Ruffini was an Italian mathematician and philosopher. Remembered chiefly for what is now known as the Abel–Ruffini theorem, Ruffini also made a major contribution to the theory of equations, developing the so-called theory of substitutions, the forerunner of modern group theory.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 September 1765 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Valentano ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P19))
- **Died:** 10 May 1822 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P570))
- **Place of death:** Modena ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Papal States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P27))
- **Occupation:** mathematician; physician; philosopher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P106))
- **Education:** University of Modena and Reggio Emilia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1816–1822); rector (1814–1822) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057#P39))

## Questions

**When was Paolo Ruffini born?**  
Paolo Ruffini was born on 22 September 1765 in Valentano.

**What positions has Paolo Ruffini held?**  
Positions held by Paolo Ruffini include: president (1816–1822); rector (1814–1822).

**Where did Paolo Ruffini study?**  
Paolo Ruffini was educated at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Paolo Ruffini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Ruffini) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q318057](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318057) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ruffini-paolo-colour.webp by Unknown (CC0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ruffini-paolo-colour.webp)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Paolo Ruffini". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/paolo-ruffini. Retrieved 6 November 2026.