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When the numbers are in BC, it means that more far away the number is from 0, the older or more ancient it is. Imagine a number line with 0 in the middle, BC as negative numbers, and AD as positive numbers because that's how it works. (Diagram below) So Archimedes lived for 75 years.

Infinity...87...12...3 2 1 0 1 2 3...Modern Day
BC years -0-AD years

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What year did Archimedes die?

212 BC


Is 212 bc in the 3rd century bc?

Yes it is.


Imformaition about Archimedes phidias?

Archimedes was a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, engineer, inventor and weapons-designer. He was a great scientist of the Classical period and lived from 287 to 212 BCE.


What happened between 287 BC and 212 BC?

Between 287 BC and 212 BC, significant events unfolded in the ancient world, particularly in the context of the Roman Republic and the Hellenistic kingdoms. The Lex Hortensia in 287 BC made decisions of the Plebeian Council binding on all citizens, marking a crucial step in the struggle for political equality in Rome. Meanwhile, the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) saw Rome engaged in fierce conflict with Carthage, leading to notable battles like those led by Hannibal. By 212 BC, following the war, Rome had solidified its power in the Mediterranean, culminating in the conquest of key territories.


Who where the non citizens of ancient Rome?

Everyone who was born into a Roman family was a Roman citizen. Foreigners were not Roman citizens. In the 1st century AD the various peoples of Italy were granted Roman citizenship. Prior to 212 AD the conquered peoples in the Roman Empire were not Roman citizens. In that year the emperor Caracalla extended Roman citizenship to all the free men ion the empire. Slaves were not given citizenship. Before this, the Romans often granted Roman citizenship to elite men of their allies or conquered peoples who showed loyalty to Rome.