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Eratosthenes

Eratosthenes (276–194) was a mathematician, astronomer and poet.

Also recorded as Eratosthenes of Cyrene; Eρατοσθένης.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ἐρατοσθένης.

Born at Cyrene in 276, died at Alexandria in 194.

In detail

training under Ariston of Chios, Zeno of Citium and Arcesilaus is recorded. Ptolemy IV Philopator is recorded as having studied under Eratosthenes. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is geometry, number theory and geography.

Employment is recorded with Library of Alexandria. Positions recorded include head of the Library of Alexandria.

Works named in the authority record are sieve of Eratosthenes and Catasterismi.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Eratosthenes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q43182: Eratosthenes

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