Archimedes
Archimedes

Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. He is best known for his contributions to mathematics, especially in the field of geometry and the calculation of pi.

About Archimedes
  • Birth Date: 287 BC
  • Age: 75
  • Field: Geometry
  • Main interest:
    Mathematics Physics Engineering Invention Astronomy

Best Known For: Archimedean Solids

Archimedean solids are convex polyhedra with identical vertices, meaning that each vertex is surrounded by the same combination of faces.