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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]]''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 19:43, 14 September 2022
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 Ptolemy I Soter.
Biography
During his time in Alexandria, Euclid wrote a work on geometry titled Elements, laying out the foundational work of modern algebra and number theory.[1] 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.[2]
Gallery
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Euclid's Elements
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Great Library of Alexandria: "Euclid (c. 4th-3rd century BCE)"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins