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Eratosthenes of Cyrene, who lived from 276 BC to 194 BC, was a Greek mathematician, geographer and astronomer (and a few other things). We do not have a complete biography of him on file anywhere in the world that we know of. We do not know who his parents were. The sands of time have covered many, many things in the past, particularly from this long ago. We don't really know that much about him. A link is provided below for more information about this remarkable man and some of the work with which he is given credit.
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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.
Who father of geography?
Eratosthenes
Did Eratosthenes have a family?
Yes and his mother and father were part of the family.
Who was Eratosthenes' mother?
We know his father's name but not his mother. His father was Agloas.
Who is fhather of geography?
The Greek scholar Eratosthenes is called The Father of Geography.
Who the father of geography?
Your Geography teacher, as far as you are concerned
Who started the science of geography?
Hiccatius is often called Father of Geography. Eratosthenes is known as father of systematic geography, proposed the word 'Geography' first. Herodotus is called father of historical geography.
Can you call Eratosthenes the father of geography?
Yes, I believe that's a good title for him.
Who is Eratosthenes father and mother?
Eratosthenes' father's name was Aglaos, but little is known about him. His mother's name is not definitively recorded in historical texts. Eratosthenes was born in Cyrene, a Greek city in present-day Libya, around 276 BC. He became a notable mathematician, astronomer, and geographer, best known for calculating the Earth's circumference.
Who made the word geography?
The ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes is called the "father of geography" for that reason.
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.
