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  1. Euclid - Wikipedia

    Euclid (/ ˈjuːklɪd /; Ancient Greek: Εὐκλείδης; fl. 300 BC) was an ancient Greek mathematician active as a geometer and logician. [2] Considered the "father of geometry", [3] he is chiefly known for the …

  2. Euclid | Biography, Contributions, Geometry, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Euclid, the most prominent mathematician of Greco-Roman antiquity, best known for his geometry book, the Elements. It is sometimes said that, other than the Bible, the Elements is the …

  3. Euclid (325 BC - 265 BC) - Biography - MacTutor History of Mathematics

    Euclid was a Greek mathematician best known for his treatise on geometry: The Elements. This influenced the development of Western mathematics for more than 2000 years.

  4. The Unmatched Legacy of Ancient Greek Mathematician, Euclid

    Apr 20, 2025 · Euclid has been a monumental figure in the field of mathematics for centuries. His name echoes through time and history, and he became one of the most recognizable mathematicians of …

  5. Euclid - New World Encyclopedia

    Euclid (also referred to as Euclid of Alexandria) (Greek: Εὐκλείδης) (c. 325 B.C.E. – c. 265 B.C.E.), a Greek mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Hellenistic Egypt, almost certainly during the reign of …

  6. Euclid ca. 295 b.c. Greek Mathematician and Philosopher | Encyclopedia.com

    One of the most influential minds of the ancient world was the Greek mathematician and philosopher Euclid. His work became a major resource for scholars, who came to view mathematics as the …

  7. Euclid - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 23, 2015 · Euclid of Alexandria (lived circa 300 BCE) systematized ancient Greek and Near Eastern mathematics and geometry. He wrote The Elements, the most widely used mathematics and …

  8. Euclid - Biography, Facts and Pictures - Famous Scientists

    Euclid authored the Elements, the most famous and most published mathematical work in history. The Elements is concerned mainly with geometry, proportion, and number theory.

  9. Euclid - math word definition - Math Open Reference

    Euclid organized the known geometrical ideas, starting with simple definitions, axioms, formed statements called theorems, and set forth methods for logical proofs.

  10. Biography of Euclid - Andrews University

    One of the most influential mathematicians of ancient Greece, Euclid, flourished around 300 B.C. For his work in the field of geometry he is known as the father of geometry.