Giuseppe Peano

Giuseppe Peano (August 27, 1858 – April 20, 1932) was an Italian mathematician and philosopher best known for his contributions to set theory. Peano published over two hundred minor books and papers, most of them on mathematics. He spent most of his life teaching in Turin.

Milestones and honors received

• 1881: first paper published
• 1884: Calcolo Differenziale e Principii di Calcolo Integrale published
• 1887: Applicazioni Geometriche del Calcolo Infinitesimale published
• 1889: appointed Professor First Class at the Royal Military Academy
• 1890: Extraordinary Professor of Infinitesimal Calculus at Turin University
• 1891: became a member of The Academy of Science in Turin
• 1893: Lezioni di Analisi Infinitesimale (2 volumes) published
• 1895: promoted to Ordinary Professor at Turin University
• 1901: became a knight of the Order of Saints Maurizio and Lazzaro.
• 1903: Latino sine flexione announced
• 1905: became a Knight of the Crown of Italy, elected a corresponding member of the Accademia dei Lincei in Rome, the highest honour for an Italian scientist;
• 1908: Formulario mathematico published (fifth and final edition of the Formulario project)
• 1917: became an Officer of the Crown of Italy
• 1921: promoted from Officer to Commendatore of the Crown of Italy