Gerolamo Cardano - where to begin? He was an Italian polymath of mystery, mischief and mayhem who also managed to make significant contributions to gear technology and games of chance along the way. Born in Pavia, Lombardy in 1501, history is unsure of his correct first name. He was known as Gerolama, Girolama and Geronimo - so take your pick.
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