Euclid (jan 1, 300 BC – jan 1, 265 BC)
Description:
Greek mathematician who is known for his contributions to geometry and number theory. Euclid is most famous for his book "Elements," which presents a systematic approach to geometry and includes many important theorems and proofs. One of his most famous formulas is the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 300 BC
jan 1, 265 BC
~ 35 years