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Bookmark or Share- Euclid - WikipediaEuclid (/ 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 (325 BC - 265 BC) - Biography - MacTutor History of MathematicsEuclid 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 of Alexandria and His Contributions to Geometry - ThoughtCoEuclid of Alexandria lived in 365-300 BC (approximately). Mathematicians usually refer to him simply as "Euclid," but he's sometimes called Euclid of Alexandria to avoid confusion with the Green Socratic philosopher Euclid of Megara. Euclid of Alexandria is considered to be the Father of Geometry.
- Euclid - World History EncyclopediaEuclid 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.
- Euclid - New World EncyclopediaEuclid (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."
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