Jacques Inaudi

Background

Inaudi was born on October 13, 1867 in Onorato, Piedmont, Italy.

Career

When between seven and eight years old, at which time Inaudi was employed in herding sheep, he already exhibited an extraordinary aptitude for mental calculation. His powers attracted the notice of various showmen, and he commenced to give exhibitions. He was carefully examined by leading French scientists, including Charcot, from the physiological, psychological and mathematical point of view. The secret of his arithmetical powers appeared to reside in his extraordinary memory, improved by continuous practice. It appeared to depend upon hearing rather than sight, more remarkable results being achieved when figures were read out than when they were written. Inaudi died in France in 1950.

References

• Jacques Einaudi (1867-1950): Un Jeune Calculateur Prodige - Étudié Par Broca, Charcot & Binet A Young Calculator Prodigy - Studied By Broca, Charcot & Binet (French Edition)