Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212BC) Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer from “True Portraits…” by André Thévet published in 1584. See description for more information.
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Amongst his achievements: deriving an approximation of pi, defining and investigating the spiral bearing his name, and creating a system using exponentiation for expressing very large numbers. He was also one of the first to apply mathematics to physical phenomena, founding hydrostatics and statics, including an explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines, such as his screw pump, compound pulleys, and defensive war machines to protect his native Syracuse from invasion. Photograph from 1594 Latin Edition of "True Portraits and Lives of Illustrious Men". Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie