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Pythagoras of Sámos.
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PYTHAGORAS OF SÁMOS Born on the island of Sámos, Pythagoras-known as Pythagoras of Sámos-was a Greek politician, astronomer, philosopher and religious leader; he is truly the original "Renaissance Man". However, it is not for any of the previously mentioned that Pythagoras is renowned. Indeed, it is for his study of geometry and other mathematics that he is known worldwide by those studying math. He laid the groundwork for all of the other great mathematicians that have succeeded him: Euclid, in his study of Euclidian geometry, Aristotle, in his exploration of philosophy, Newton, in his study and findings regarding the science of calculus, among other great figures in the field of science. Although any other could have perhaps achieved the same status, Pythagoras was born into greatness that assured him of his place in history. After his birth on the island of Sámos, Pythagoras was instructed in the teachings of the early Ionian...
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