Pythagoras

Pythagoras (550–490) was a Samos mathematician, philosopher and politician.

Also recorded as Pythagoras of Samos; Pythagoras from Samos; Samian Sage.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Pythagoreanism and Western philosophy. Works named in the authority record include Pythagorean theorem, Pythagorean triple and Platonic solid. 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

Greek philosopher and mathematician (c. 570 – c. 495 BC)

Sources

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“Pythagoras”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q10261: Pythagoras
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