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'''Euclid''' (c. 325 BCE – c. 270 BCE), also known as '''Euclid of Alexandria''' or '''Eukleides''', was a [[Greece|Greek]] mathematician, often referred to as the founder of geometry who flourished during the reign of [[Ptolemy I Soter]]. | '''Euclid''' (c. 325 BCE – c. 270 BCE), also known as '''Euclid of Alexandria''' or '''Eukleides''', was a [[Greece|Greek]] mathematician, often referred to as the founder of geometry who flourished during the reign of [[Pharaoh]] [[Ptolemy I Soter]].<ref>{{WP|Euclid}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
During his time in [[Alexandria]], Euclid wrote a work on geometry titled ''{{Wiki|Euclid's Elements|Elements}}'', laying out the foundational work of modern algebra and number theory.<ref name="Discovery Tour">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – [[ | During his time in [[Alexandria]], Euclid wrote a work on geometry titled ''{{Wiki|Euclid's Elements|Elements}}'', laying out the foundational work of modern algebra and number theory.<ref name="Discovery Tour">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]'' – [[Tours: The Great Library of Alexandria]]: "Euclid (c. 4th-3rd century BCE)"</ref> The was considered by Alexandrians as important as [[Pythagoras]]' ''Essence and Source of All Things''. It was later inscribed on papyri and studied by geographers in the [[Library of Alexandria]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Notes from Bayek's travels]]: "History of Geometry"</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:30, 9 September 2024
Euclid (c. 325 BCE – c. 270 BCE), also known as Euclid of Alexandria or Eukleides, was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the founder of geometry who flourished during the reign of Pharaoh Ptolemy I Soter.[1]
Biography[edit | edit source]
During his time in Alexandria, Euclid wrote a work on geometry titled Elements, laying out the foundational work of modern algebra and number theory.[2] The was considered by Alexandrians as important as Pythagoras' Essence and Source of All Things. It was later inscribed on papyri and studied by geographers in the Library of Alexandria.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Euclid's Elements
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Euclid on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Great Library of Alexandria: "Euclid (c. 4th-3rd century BCE)"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Notes from Bayek's travels: "History of Geometry"