Who is Pi's father?

Zu Chongzhi, the famous father of pi, was an outstanding scientist in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. He is not only an outstanding mathematician, but also widely involved in astronomical calendar, machinery manufacturing, music and other fields. He is a rare all-rounder

Zu Chongzhi, whose real name is Wen Yuan, was born in Guzhen County and Fanyang County, which is Laiyuan, Hebei Province today. In 429 AD, Zu Chongzhi was born in Jiankang, which is now an official family in Nanjing, Jiangsu. Although he is originally from the north, his ancestors have been officials in Jiangnan for generations and are familiar with the calendar. His grandfather was in charge of civil engineering construction and his father was knowledgeable, so he had the opportunity to receive scientific knowledge from home at an early age and entered Hualin, a major academic research province when he was young. Zu Chongzhi worked as a state official, the government joined the army, served as a county magistrate, and enjoyed the salary of four officials from the highest official to a captain in Changshui. He died in 500 AD at the age of 765,438+0.