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  1. Archimedes - Wikipedia

    Archimedes of Syracuse[a] (/ ˌɑːrkɪˈmiːdiːz / AR-kih-MEE-deez; c. 287 – c. 212 BC) was an Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor from the city of …

  2. Archimedes | Facts & Biography | Britannica

    Archimedes, the most famous mathematician and inventor in ancient Greece. He discovered the relation between the surface and volume of a sphere and its circumscribing cylinder.

  3. Archimedes - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 11, 2022 · Archimedes is best known for his invention of the Archimedes screw, application of the lever, and his mathematical advances. He is said to have been so completely absorbed by …

  4. Archimedes - Biography, Facts and Pictures - Famous Scientists

    Archimedes was, arguably, the world's greatest scientist - certainly the greatest scientist of the classical age. He was a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, engineer, inventor, and …

  5. Archimedes - 212 BC) - Biography - MacTutor History of …

    Archimedes was the greatest mathematician of his age. His contributions in geometry revolutionised the subject and his methods anticipated the integral calculus. He was a practical …

  6. Archimedes - History of Math and Technology

    Archimedes of Syracuse, born in 287 BCE and considered one of the greatest mathematicians of antiquity, made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, physics, and engineering.

  7. The History of Archimedes

    This compilation was fundamental to the study of geometry for over 2,000 years, and undoubtedly influenced the work of Archimedes. After his studies in Alexandria, Archimedes returned to …

  8. Who Was Archimedes? | His Life, Achievemtents, Eureka

    Dec 7, 2023 · When it comes to mathematics, one name stands above all others: Archimedes. His discoveries and writings shaped mathematical thought for millennia, from his plethora of …

  9. Archimedes - Math, Physics, Engineering | Britannica

    Archimedes - Math, Physics, Engineering: Given the magnitude and originality of Archimedes’ achievement, the influence of his mathematics in antiquity was rather small.

  10. Archimedes Home Page - New York University

    A collection of Archimedean miscellanea, containing descriptions, sources, and illustrations of all aspects of Archimedes' life, including the siege of Syracuse, the death of Archimedes, …