Pythagoras
Pythagoras (c. 570 BC – c. 495 BC) was a mathematician from Samos (Greece). In short: the Pythagorean theorem is named after him, and his school studied number and proportion. They lived about 75 years.
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Field: geometry and number. Place: Samos (Greece).
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Known for: the Pythagorean theorem is named after him, and his school studied number and proportion.
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Lifespan: c. 570 BC – c. 495 BC, about 75 years.
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In this list of 56 mathematicians, Pythagoras comes after Thales of Miletus and before Euclid.
Mathematicians alive at the same time as Pythagoras
| Mathematician | Lived | Years in common |
|---|---|---|
| Thales of Miletus | c. 624 BC – c. 546 BC | 24 |
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Who was Pythagoras?
Pythagoras (c. 570 BC – c. 495 BC) was a mathematician from Samos (Greece). In short: the Pythagorean theorem is named after him, and his school studied number and proportion. They lived about 75 years.
What is Pythagoras known for?
The Pythagorean theorem is named after him, and his school studied number and proportion.
When was Pythagoras born?
Around 570 BC.
When did Pythagoras die?
Around 495 BC.