grew into a polymath whose contributions would resonate through history. The opening of the biography introduces Cardano's background, highlighting the circumstances surrounding his illegitimate birth and the significant health challenges he faced from infancy. It portrays a complex family dynamic, particularly with his father, Fazio Cardano, who imparted both knowledge and a certain harshness. As the story unfolds, it reveals Cardano's early physical ailments, the difficult relationships with his parents, and the personal toll that his upbringing took on him. These themes set the stage for a life characterized by both brilliance and struggle, emphasizing how his early experiences shaped his later achievements and misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)