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Birth: | 287 BC |
Death: | 212 BC |
Nationality: | Greek |
Profession: | Astronomer, Engineer, Inventor, Mathematician, Physicist |
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Archimedes of Syracuse was born in the seaport city of Syracuse, Sicily. He was an Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although few details of his life are known, he is regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. He was also one of the first to apply mathematics to physical phenomena, founding hydrostatics and statics, including an explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines, such as his screw pump, compound pulleys, and defensive war machines to protect his native Syracuse from invasion.
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