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Why was important eratosthenes?

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Where was Eratosthenes from?

Eratosthenes was from ancient greek


Who is the founder of prime numbers?

Eratosthenes, It says it is Eratosthenes.


What was the contribution of Eratosthenes?

Eratosthenes is a Greek Philosopher whom ideas were way out of his time. He discovered two important things about the earth, one in which is that the world is shape like a sphere in which we know today because of satellite imagery but in that time they did not have the the thought nor the technology.The next thing he discovered is the Earth's circumference which was only off by 185 miles. Another important fact is that Eratosthenes was in charge of the library in the city of Alexandria.


Who created the sieve of eratosthenes?

Eratosthenes, a greek philosopher, did, hence the name.


When did Eratosthenes discover the sieve?

The sieve of Eratosthenes was discovered in 223 BC.


Who were eratosthenes friends?

Eratosthenes' friend was Archimedes, he also works in Alexandria, Egypt.


Did Eratosthenes have a family?

Yes and his mother and father were part of the family.


What is the book by eratosthenes?

The book Eratosthenes is by Duane W. Roller. This book is written about Geography.


Did Eratosthenes get married?

No.


Did Eratosthenes marry?

No.


Where did sieve eratosthenes grow up?

his name isnt sieve but, i know a website all about his life. theres one on eratosthenes on wikipedia. so there, by the way, eratosthenes is the wierdest name ever!!!!!!!!!


What date was Sieve Eratosthenes born?

About 276 BC Eratosthenes was a Greek mathematician who is credited with a simple method of making a list of as many primes as you wish. His method is known as the Sieve of Eratosthenes.