Eudoxus of Cnidus

Eudoxus of Cnidus (408–355) was a mathematician, writer and philosopher.

Also recorded as Eudoxus.

Overview

Born at Knidos in 408, died at Knidos in 355.

In detail

training under Archytas, Philistion of Locri and Plato is recorded. Menaechmus, Dinostratus and Chrysippus of Cnidos are recorded as having studied under Eudoxus of Cnidus. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is mathematics and astronomy.

Sources

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    “Eudoxus of Cnidus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q185150: Eudoxus of Cnidus

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