Euclid

Euclid (333–285) was a Classical Athens mathematician and writer.

Also recorded as Euclides; Euclid of Alexandria; Eukleides.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Elements and synthetic geometry. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

ancient Greek mathematician (fl. 300 BC)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Euclid”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8747: Euclid

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