Democritus (jan 1, 460 BC – aug 1, 370 BC)
Description:
- Born around 460 B.C. and Died around 370 B.C. around the age of 90.- Ancient Greek Philosopher.
- Was known as the first Atomist.
- He created the theory that all organisms are created from small atoms that are indivisible and indestructible.
- Even though his ideas were correct, he didn't have the support from experiments to prove it because scientific experimentation was unknown at this time.
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Date:
jan 1, 460 BC
aug 1, 370 BC
~ 89 years
