Gerónimo Cortés
Gerónimo Cortés (Valencia, mid-16th century – ca. 1611) was a Spanish mathematician and science communicator, noted for his role as a “master of counting” in Valencia. His work falls within the genre of popular scientific literature of the Golden Age, aimed at a broad and non-specialized audience. His practical and didactic approach allowed him to cover topics such as astronomy, astrology, arithmetic, and natural sciences, significantly contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in his time.
Among his most important works are Perpetual Almanac (1594), Compendium of Brief Rules (1594), Natural Physiognomy and Various Secrets of Nature (1597), Practical Arithmetic (1604), and Book and Treatise on Terrestrial and Flying Animals (1613). These publications, which are informative and practical, span genres such as astronomy, astrology, arithmetic, and natural history. Although there is no record of awards, his legacy endures in the history of popular science in the Spanish language.
Among his most important works are Perpetual Almanac (1594), Compendium of Brief Rules (1594), Natural Physiognomy and Various Secrets of Nature (1597), Practical Arithmetic (1604), and Book and Treatise on Terrestrial and Flying Animals (1613). These publications, which are informative and practical, span genres such as astronomy, astrology, arithmetic, and natural history. Although there is no record of awards, his legacy endures in the history of popular science in the Spanish language.
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