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List of polymaths

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A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, "having learned much,"[1] Latin: homo universalis, "universal man"[2]) is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas—such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.

Proposed criteria[edit]

The criteria of who can be considered a world-class polymath needs to be strictly defined and use high standards so this list does not get too long. This individual must have notable achievements within several DIFFERENT and NON-RELATED subject areas, typically in both arts and sciences. For instance, achievements in biology, chemistry and physics considered to be related, since all three belong to Natural Science area.

Non-related subject areas in this list identified by 13 subcategories, such as Visual Arts, Natural Sciences, Engineering. "Other" subcategory may include additional activities, such as Computing, Agriculture or Sports.

  1. With respect to this list a polymath listed here must have notable achievements within at least five out of thirteen subcategories, including at least one arts subcategory.
  2. The notability of an achievement is determined by the fact of its presence in the respective Wikipedia article. Examples of an achievement: manuscript, art show, music record, printed publication, film, invention, scientific discovery, major award, teaching contribution, business/military/state leadership.

List of polymaths[edit]

The list data based on respective Wikipedia articles

Name Born Nationality Arts Fundamental Sciences Applied Sciences
Visual arts Literary arts Performing arts & Film Applied arts Formal science Natural science Social science Architecture Education Engineering Health Management Other
Aristotle -384 Macedonian Empire (Greek) Arts theory & criticism Logic Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Geology, Psychology Ethics, Philosophy, Economics, Politics Philosophy Teacher Classical mechanics, Optics Theory of government
Muntadher Saleh 1999 Republic of Iraq (Iraqi) 3D layers, Illustrations, Books Sculpture,lines art , Calligraphy Quotes Designer Art Theory Pharmacist
Ptolemy 100 Egypt, Roman Empire (Greek) Poetry Music theory Math Astronomy, Astrology, Geography Philosophy Optics
Avicenna 980 Samanid Empire

Ziyarid Tabaristan

Buyid Persia (Persian)

Poetry Logic Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Astrology Philosophy Teacher Medical encyclopedia
Leonardo da Vinci 1452 Republic of Florence (Italian) Paintings, Drawings, Murals, Sculpture Poetry Music (Lyre) Math Physics, Anatomy, Physiology Art theory Architecture, Urban planning, Bridges Painting Teacher Helicopter, Flying machine, Submarine, Optics, Hydrodynamics, Musical instruments, Mechanical knight, Hydraulic pumps, Reversible crank mechanisms, Finned mortar shells, Parachute, Steam cannon, Self propelled vehicle Culinary
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 1646 Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire

(German)

Poetry Games theory Math, Logic Physics, Cosmology, Embryology, Paleontology Philology, Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Sinophile, Economics, Psychology Medical training program Mechanics, Wind-driven propellers, Water pumps, Mining machines, Hydraulic presses, Lamps, Submarine, Clocks, Steam engine Medical Writing Diplomacy
Mikhail Lomonosov 1711 Tsardom of Russia (Russian) Mosaics Poetry Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Geology History, Philology Professor Reflecting telescope

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References[edit]

  1. The term was first recorded in written English in the early seventeenth century Harper, Daniel (2001). "Online Etymology Dictionary". Retrieved 5 December 2006.
  2. "Ask The Philosopher: Tim Soutphommasane - The quest for renaissance man". The Australian. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 27 July 2018.


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