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Ptolemy

Ptolemy (100–170) was a mathematician, geographer and astronomer.

Also recorded as Claudius Ptolemaeus; Claudius Ptolemeus; Claudius Ptolemy; Klaudios Ptolemaios.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Κλαύδιος Πτολεμαῖος.

Born at Ptolemais Hermiou in 100, died at Alexandria in 170.

In detail

the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is astronomy, astrology and mathematics. Aristotle is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Alexandria. Employment is recorded with Library of Alexandria.

Works named in the authority record are Almagest, Geography, List of Roman emperors, Ptolemaic map, Ptolemy's intense diatonic scale and Ptolemy's table of chords.

Work by Ptolemy is recorded in the collections of National Library of Wales and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

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

    “Ptolemy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q34943: Ptolemy

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