His lifeHe was better known as Sylvester II. He was born in France in 1003. He was a famous mathematic thatpromoted the study of arabic and greco romanarithmetic.

Maths and GerbertoGerberto wrote a series of works dealing with matters of the quadrivium, which he taught using the basis of the trivium.

KnowledgeGerbert learned of Hindu-Arabic digits and appliedthis knowledge to the abacus, but according to CharlesSeife without the numeral of zero.

InventsThe abacus that Gerberto reintroduced into Europe had its length divided into 27 parts with 9 number symbols

Its legendGerbert was accused by his enemies of havingstudied magical arts and astrology at the Islamic citiesof Córdoba and Seville and even at the University of AlKaraouine in Morroco. This gave rise to legends thatportray him as a sorcerer in league with the Devil.

DeadSylvestre II died in May 12th of 1003 in Rome