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Who was the great geometer?

Apollonius of Perga was known as 'The Great Geometer'.


People who contributed to the development of geometry?

Euclid Pythagoras Eratosthenes Archimedes Apollonius of Perga Democritus Rene Descartes..


Who discovered parabola?

The concept of the parabola dates back to ancient Greece, with significant contributions from mathematicians such as Apollonius of Perga, who systematically studied conic sections around 200 BCE. However, the term "parabola" itself is derived from the Greek word "parabole," meaning "to place beside," which was used by Apollonius to describe the curve's geometric properties. Later developments in the study of parabolas were made by mathematicians throughout history, including those in the Islamic Golden Age and the Renaissance.


When was analytic geometry invented?

Although Descartes is generally credited with inventing analytical geometry, several aspects had been used by the Greek mathematicians Menaechmus (4th century BC) and Apollonius of Perga (3rd century BC). Much later (11th century), the Persian mathematician Omar Khayyam, used methods which modern mathematicians consider akin to analytical geometry. In 1637 Rene Descartes published his work on the topic but it was incomplete and was in French. It took another decade or so before it was translated into Latin and some of the gaps filled that Descartes' ideas took off.


Where did Paul travel?

Paul was known to travel far and wide during his lifetime. He was actually born of an affluent family and traveled as a young man to learn under the tutelage of one Gamaliel on the Sanhedran. For this answer I will assume the question asks of the missionary trips Paul had undertaken during his 3 travels as mentioned in the New Testament. Paul actually began his journey at Antioch. It was here he was thought to have studied and prepared with Barnabus (41 - 44 A.D.). It was even here that the first believers were called Christians (or "those of Christ"). The first journey began with a sailing to Selucia and Cyprus (meeting Bar-Jesus). Next they travelled to Perga, Pamphylia (Mark returns to Jerusalem). Next was Antioch, Psidia (The first Gentile outreach). Iconium (where they lived for a few years), Lystra (where Paul was stoned), and Derbe (where they won many disciples) followed. From there Paul actually turns around and revisits followers in Lystra, Iconium, and Psidia. Pamphylia, Attalia, and Perga were also visited before Paul and Barnabus returned to Antioch, Syria. The second journey began with Paul and Silus going throughout Syria and Cilicia. They revisit the churches in Lystra and Derbe, find Timothy and head out again. Together they go to Phyrgia and Galatia. They detoured to Macedonia then on to Philippi. From Philippi they passed through Appolonia to Thessolonici. They also served in Berea, Achaia, and Athens. Paul actually settles down in Corinth for a year and a half. From Corinth he sailed to Ephesus. Paul finally sails to Ceasarea and returns home to Antioch. The third journey begins in Galatia then to Phyrgia. He moved back to Ephesus where he stayed three years. After this he went to Macedonia via Troas. From Macedonia Paul visits Corinth. After Corinth Paul returns to Macedonia at Philippi. Paul continues to sail around until the end of his third journey where he travels to Jerusalem and is brought before the Sanhedrin. There he was sentenced to imprisonment. He is shipped to Rome, being a Roman citizen, and remains in house arrest for 2 years. After this he had been said to travel more until his death at exocution many years later.

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Who is the Greek prince of mathematics?

Apollonius of Perga Greek Geometer 262 b.c.e. – 190 b.c.e.


How did apollonius of perga die?

Apollonius of Perga was a Holocaust victim. He was put in a concentration camp and inhaled genocide.


Contributions of apollonius of perga to greek mathematics?

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Who was the great geometer?

Apollonius of Perga was known as 'The Great Geometer'.


How old would Apollonius of Perga be if he was still alive?

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Is Apollonius of perga single or married?

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What is apollonius famous for?

There were about two dozen people of note by this name. I expect you mean Apollonius of Perga; if not, please see the Apollonius page on wikipedia. Apollonius (of Perga) is famous for his studies of conic sections and for his naming of parabolas, hyperbolas, ellipses and so on. He also suggested the theory of movements of planets and moons that eventually bedevilled astronomers for centuries before some people suggested the possibility that the sun might be the centre of our solar system.


People who contributed to the development of geometry?

Euclid Pythagoras Eratosthenes Archimedes Apollonius of Perga Democritus Rene Descartes..


Where did the astrolabe come?

It was invented in the Hellenistic era by Apollonius of Perga around 220 BC. However it has also been attributed to Hipparchus around 150 BC


Was apollonius of perga married?

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Where were brackets used first used?

Brackets were first used in ancient Greece by the mathematician Apollonius of Perga in the 3rd century BC. He introduced them to denote grouping in mathematical expressions.


How do you pronounce perga?

"Perga" is pronounced as PER-guh, with the stress on the first syllable.