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the tomb of Diophantushere lies a great man. Mathematically his life is heroen inscribed for all to witness:
One-quarter of his life was spent as a boy and a young man. then when 1/7 of his life had passed he entered into matrimony, and 5 years later a son was born to him . Alas! when his son had reached only 1/2 his father's allotted time on this earth, death took him into its arms. to console himself while grieving over his son's death, he explired then discovered this science of numbers during a period of 4 years, after which, Diophantus passed on to a better world.
What was his life span?
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The words inscribed on the tomb?
epitaph
Words written on tomb stone called?
epitaph
What does epitaph?
An 'epitaph' is the inscription written on a tomb or grave stone in memory of the person buried there, or a brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person.
What is another name for a tomb?
A pyramid or a burial chamber.
What is the inscription on a tomb called?
Tomb often contain saying in addition to the dates of birth and death. Known as epitaphs, these sayings are commemorations of the dead persons.
When was Papilio diophantus created?
Papilio diophantus was created in 1883.
Who are the fathers of algebra?
The answer is Diophantus
What are Diophantus contributions?
yes
How do you say epitaph in German?
Epitaph is das Epitaph or dieGrabschrift in German.
Literary devices in the poem epitaph?
Some literary devices used in the poem "Epitaph" by Katherine Philips include personification (attributing human characteristics to death), metaphor (comparing death to a jealous lover), and symbolism (using the image of the tomb as a representation of eternal rest). These devices help create a vivid and impactful depiction of death in the poem.
What does Michael Jackson's will say?
I'm not exactly sure but it say that he wants his mom to have the children and Diana Ross was second in line to get the children.
What is another name for the inscription on Shakespeare's tomb?
An epitaph is what is inscribed on tombs and headstones. In the 1700's and the 1800's it was quite common to inscribe much more information about the deceased (cause of death, names of family members, place of birth and death, etc.) than what is put on them today.
