Archimedes (l. 287-212 BCE) was a Greek mathematician, engineer, and inventor considered one of the greatest mathematicians in world history.

What is Archimedes famous for?

Archimedes is famous for his contributions to hydrostatics, mechanics, astronomy, mathematics, and engineering. He is best known for the Archimedes principle and the Archimedes screw.

What is the Archimedes Palimpsest?

The Archimedes Palimpsest is a manuscript discovered in 1906 of Archimedes' The Method and other works that had been reused to write a Christian liturgical text on. The Palimpsest has been restored using modern day imaging and digitizing technology.

How did Archimedes die?

Archimedes died during the siege of Syracuse when he was killed by a Roman soldier who did not know who he was.

Archimedes

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Archimedes (l. 287-212 BCE) was a Greek engineer and inventor who is regarded as the greatest mathematician of antiquity and one the greatest of all time. He is credited with a number of inventions still in use today (such as the Archimedes screw) and is referred to as the father of mathematics and mathematical physics.

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287 BCE - 212 BCE
Life of Archimedes, physician, mathematician and engineer.
264 BCE - 241 BCE
First Punic War. Carthage cedes Sicily to Rome.

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