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๐ Mathematics
Euclid
Euclidean Geometry (Elements)
Born c. 300 BC ๐ฌ๐ท Greece 300 BC
๐ Known For
1
Elements โ 13 books covering plane geometry, number theory and solid geometry
2
Axiomatic method โ proving theorems from basic axioms
3
Most successful and influential textbook in history (used for 2,000 years)
Father of geometry; most influential math textbook ever
Quick Facts
Field
๐ Mathematics
Country
๐ฌ๐ท Greece
Born
c. 300 BC
Key Year
300 BC
Invention
Euclidean Geometry (Elements)