Euclid
Euclid
Euclid, sometimes called Euclid of Alexandria to distinguish him from Euclid of Megara, was a Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "father of geometry". He was active in Alexandria during the reign of Ptolemy I. His Elements is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematicsfrom the time of its publication until the late 19th or early 20th century. In the Elements, Euclid deduced the principles of what is...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionScientist
Euclid quotes about
nature math law
The laws of nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God.
mathematics
QED - Quod erat demonstrandum.
science squares triangles
In right-angled triangles the square on the side subtending the right angle is equal to the squares on the sides containing the right angle.
numbers prime-numbers prime
A prime number is one (which is) measured by a unit alone.