Fibonacci vs Gebre Mesqel Lalibela
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Compare the life timelines of Fibonacci (1170–1250) and Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (1162–1221) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 51 years, from 1170 to 1221.
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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
Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (1162–1221)
- — Born in Roha (later renamed Lalibela) in the Ethiopian highlands
- — Said to have made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, according to tradition
- — Became king of the Zagwe dynasty Verified
- — Married Masqal Kibra
- — Traditionally credited with commissioning the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela Verified
- — Received an embassy connected to the patriarchate of Alexandria
- — Capital city of Roha renamed Lalibela in his honor
- — Canonized as a saint by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
- — Died and was succeeded by his nephew Na'akueto La'ab