Euclid - Wikipedia Euclid ( ˈ j uː k l ɪ d ; 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 Elements treatise, which established the foundations of geometry that largely dominated the field until the early 19th century
Euclid | Biography, Contributions, Geometry, Facts | Britannica 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 most translated, published, and studied of all the books produced in the Western world
Euclid - Biography, Facts and Pictures - Famous Scientists Euclid explained light’s behavior using geometrical principles he had developed in the Elements His theory of light was the basis of artistic perspective, astronomical methods, and navigation methods for more than two thousand years
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 Euclid of Alexandria is the most prominent mathematician of antiquity best known for his treatise on mathematics The Elements
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 Ptolemy I (323 B C E –283 B C E ), is often referred to as the "father of geometry "
Euclid Facts Biography | Famous Mathematicians Euclid was a Greek mathematician, known as Euclid of Alexandria, and often referred to as the “Father of Geometry ” In Greek, his name means “Good Glory,” as Euclid is the anglicized version of the Greek name
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 He began with accepted mathematical truths, axioms and postulates, and demonstrated logically 467 propositions in plane and solid geometry
Euclid - World History Encyclopedia Euclid of Alexandria (lived c 300 BCE) systematized ancient Greek and Near Eastern mathematics and geometry He wrote The Elements, the most widely used mathematics and geometry textbook in history Older books sometimes confuse him with Euclid of Megara