I History of Fibonacci Different Names of Fibonacci Books by Fibonacci The Different Names of Fibonacci In 1175 AD, one of the greatest European mathematicians was born. His birth name was Leonardo Pisano. Pisano is Italian for the city of Pisa, which is where Leonardo was born. Leonardo wanted to carry his family name so he called himself Fibonacci, which is pronounced fib-on-arch-ee. Guglielmo Bonnacio was Leonardo's father. Fibonacci is a nickname, which comes from filius …showed first 75 words of 2144 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2144 total…him stands today in Pisa, Italy near the famous Leaning Tower. It is a commemorative symbol that signifies the respect and gratitude that Italy endures toward him. Many of Leonardo¡¦s methods will continue to be taught for generations to come. Works Cited Dr. Ron Knott ¡§Fibonacci¡¦s Mathematical Contributions¡¨ March 6, 1998 www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/fibBio.html (Feb. 10, 1999) ¡§Mathematics Encyclopedia¡¨ www.mathacademy.com/platonic_realms/encyclop/articles/fibonac.html (March 23, 1999)