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No one really knows what Euclid of Alexandria is like. Most of the documentation about Euclid himself was written after his death by Proclus and Pappus of Alexandria. Very little is known about him, no one even knows the physical appearance of Euclid.
According to some of his quotes, Euclid could have been a kind, patient man with a bit of sarcasm. King Ptolemy once asked Euclid if there was an easier way to study math than Elements, to which he then replied, "Sire, there is no royal road to geometry," and sent one of the most powerful kings off to study. On another occasion, a student of his questioned the value of learning geometry, asking, "What do I get by learning these things?" Euclid responded by summoning a slave and replying, "Give him three pence, since he must make a gain of what he learns."
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Who wrote euclid's elements?
Euclid wrote them
Greek mathematician known for his theories in geometry?
You're probably referring to Euclid, whose theories on geometry are still used today, hence "Euclidean Geometry". If it's not Euclid , Pythagoras was also quite well-known for maths, geometry and the like. You're probably referring to Euclid, whose theories on geometry are still used today, hence "Euclidean Geometry". If it's not Euclid , Pythagoras was also quite well-known for maths, geometry and the like.
Who told king Ptolemy that ''there is no royal way to learn geometry?
Euclid
What was Euclid's first love?
Nothing is known of Euclid's personal life.
Was Pythagoras was a friend of Euclid?
Pythagoras died before Euclid was born.
What did Euclid look like?
An artist's rendition is above.
Was Euclid English?
Euclid was Greek.
What is the occupation of euclid?
what occupations does Euclid have
Who wrote the Euclid and it was a?
Who wrote the Euclid and it was a.....
Where did Euclid live?
Euclid was born in Megara, In fact 100 years before the great mathematician, Euclid of Alexandria, there was a Euclid of Megara.
Why was the city named after euclid?
Euclid Ohio was named in honor of the Greek Mathematician Euclid.
Where is the Euclid Historical Museum in Euclid Ohio located?
The address of the Euclid Historical Museum is: 21129 North St., Euclid, OH 44117
Where is the Euclid Public Library in Euclid located?
The address of the Euclid Public Library is: 631 E. 222Nd St., Euclid, 44123 2091
Who invented euclid's algorithm?
Euclid of Alexandria
Who wrote euclid's elements?
Euclid wrote them
Was Euclid a boy or a girl?
Euclid was male.
When was Euclid's birthday?
euclid birthday for histry
