Dogen vs Fibonacci
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Compare the life timelines of Dogen (1200–1253) and Fibonacci (1170–1250) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 50 years, from 1200 to 1250.
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Dogen (1200–1253)
- — Born in Kyoto Verified
- — Orphaned in childhood Verified
- — Ordained as a Tendai monk on Mount Hiei Verified
- — Traveled to Song China to study Chan Buddhism Verified
- — Received Dharma transmission from Tiantong Rujing Verified
- — Returned to Japan and began teaching zazen Verified
- — Founded Kosho-ji and composed the Shobogenzo Verified
- — Founded Eihei-ji in Echizen province Verified
- — Died in Kyoto Verified
Fibonacci (1170–1250)
- — Born in Pisa, Republic of Pisa Verified
- — Moved to Bugia in North Africa and studied Hindu-Arabic arithmetic Verified
- — Traveled around the Mediterranean studying mathematics Verified
- — Published Liber Abaci, introducing Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe Verified
- — Completed Practica Geometriae, a treatise on geometry and surveying Verified
- — Published Liber Quadratorum and was received by Emperor Frederick II Verified
- — Issued a revised and expanded edition of Liber Abaci Verified
- — Granted an honorary salary by the Republic of Pisa Verified
- — Died, probably in Pisa Verified