Giovanni Ceva

Giovanni Ceva (September 1, 1647 – May 13, 1734) was an Italian mathematician widely known for proving Ceva's theorem in elementary geometry. His brother, Tommaso Ceva, was also a well-known poet and mathematician.

For other uses, see Ceva (disambiguation).
Giovanni Ceva
Born(1647-09-01)1 September 1647
Milan, Duchy of Milan
Died13 May 1734(1734-05-13) (aged 86)
Mantua, Duchy of Milan
NationalityItalian
CitizenshipDuchy of Milan
Alma mater
  • Jesuit college, Milan
  • University of Pisa
Known forCeva's theorem in elementary geometry
Scientific career
FieldsGeometry
Institutions
  • University of Pisa
  • University of Mantua
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