Archimedes

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Title: Archimedes Category: Top 10+ Science Personalities Origin: Greece Listing added: Apr 5, 2009 Comments: 0 PageRank: 6/10

Archimedes of Syracuse was a 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. Among his advances in physics are the foundations of hydrostatics, statics and the explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines, including siege engines and the screw pump that bears his name.
Archimedes is mostly considered to be the greatest mathematician of antiquity and one of the greatest of all time.
Archimedes of Syracuse ca. 287 BC – ca. 212 BC.

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