Euclid (c. 325 BCE – c. 270 BCE), also known as Euclid of Alexandria or Eukleides, was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the founder of geometry who flourished during the reign of Pharaoh Ptolemy I Soter.[1]
Biography[]
During his time in Alexandria, Euclid wrote a work on geometry titled Elements, laying out the foundational work of modern algebra and number theory.[2] The was considered by Alexandrians as important as Pythagoras' Essence and Source of All Things. It was later inscribed on papyri and studied by geographers in the Library of Alexandria.[3]
Gallery[]
Euclid's Elements
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[]
- ↑
Euclid on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Great Library of Alexandria: "Euclid (c. 4th-3rd century BCE)"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Notes from Bayek's travels: "History of Geometry"
