He is thought to be the only mathematician/ astronomer ever to hold this lofty position. He reigned from 997 -1003.
 Born: Exact date unknown ca. 945 Died: May 12, 1003 |
Gerbert
was "a humanist centuries before the word was coined; his life was the
first sign of the spirit that gave life to the Renaissance and
scientific revolution, and his inspiration was the love of mathematics."
Leigh Atkinson, When the Pope was a
Mathematician, The College
Mathematics Journal, 36, (2005)
354-362.