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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.
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When did Eratosthenes discover the sieve?
The sieve of Eratosthenes was discovered in 223 BC.
Did Eratosthenes get married?
No.
What are the 3 things named after Eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes is known for several significant contributions, and three notable things named after him include the "Eratosthenes sieve," an ancient algorithm for finding prime numbers, the "Eratosthenes measure," which refers to his method of calculating the Earth's circumference, and the "Eratosthenes crater," a large impact crater on the Moon named in his honor. His work laid foundational principles in mathematics, geography, and astronomy.
What is the timeline of Eratosthenes' life?
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What did Eratosthenes determine?
He postulated the circumference of the earth.
What was Eratosthenes contribution to geography?
Aristolte and Ptolemy sorry if i did not spell it right
What best describes the contribution of Eratosthenes?
eratosthenes discovered the circumfrance of the world. he was known as the first successful measurement.
Contribution of eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes had many contributions : he was the first person to calculate the circumference of the earth he invented latitude and longitude he was the first person to prove earth was round he was the first to calculate the tilt of Earth's axis
Where was Eratosthenes from?
Eratosthenes was from ancient greek
Who is the founder of prime numbers?
Eratosthenes, It says it is Eratosthenes.
Did Eratosthenes have sisters?
Yes, Eratosthenes had two sisters.
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.
