A Brilliant Brain

Ramon Llull

1232–1316 — Majorca

Era: Medieval

Brilliance: 9/10 | Stewardship: 7/10 | Composite Index: 63

The first logic machine — 13th century.

"He who loves not, lives not."

Biography

Built the Ars Magna (first logic machine), invented combinatorics, wrote 265 works in 3 languages. Stoned to death on third trip to North Africa.

Key Facts

  • Built first logic machine
  • Invented combinatorics
  • 265 works in 3 languages
  • Attempted interfaith dialogue
  • Stoned to death in North Africa

He built a logic machine 700 years before computers.

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