Thales of Miletus (jan 1, 625 BC – dec 31, 545 BC)
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Thales believed that everything comes out of water and that the earth floats on water. He used this theory to explain earthquakes. Aristotle described Thales as the founder of natural philosophy. He has also been credited with the discovery of 5 different geometric theorems."The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself."
"The past is certain, the future obscure."
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Date:
jan 1, 625 BC
dec 31, 545 BC
~ 79 years