Leonardo Fibonacci

Leonardo Fibonacci Leonardo Fibonacci was born in Pisa, Italy around 1175 to Guilielmo Bonacci. Leonardo’s father was the secretary of the Republic of Pisa and directed the Pisan trading colony. His father intended on Leonardo becoming a merchant. His father enlisted him in the Pisan Republic, sending him to various countries. As Leonardo continued to travel with his father, he acquired mathematical skills while in Bugia. Fibonacci continued to study throughout his travels, which ended …showed first 75 words of 393 total…

…showed last 75 words of 393 total…he arrived at it. During Leonardo’s lifetime he was recognized for his efforts and contributions to mathematics. In 1225 Holy Roman Emperor Fredrick ll recognized Leonardo for his work. In 1240 the Republic of Pisa awarded Fibonacci a salary for his work as well. It is not known for sure, but Leonardo is said to have died sometime after he received his salary. His many contributions are well remembered today by people in the math community.