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Lived c. 1170 â c. 1245. Fibonacci was the greatest Western mathematician of the Middle Ages. In the absence of his contributions, the scientific revolution started by Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543 would not have been possible. Fibonacci introduced the modern number system to the West, which ultimately allowed science and mathematics to flourish.
Bigolloâs Mathematical Works. During the last few years of the 12th century, Fibonacci undertook a series of travels around the Mediterranean. At this time, the worldâs most prominent mathematicians were Arabs, and he spent much time studying with them.