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Beyond Pythagoras Pythagoras of Samos is often described as the first pure mathematician. He is an extremely important figure in the development of mathematics yet we know relatively little about his mathematical achievements. Unlike many later Greek mathematicians, where at least we have some of the books, which they wrote, we have nothing of Pythagoras's writings. The society which he led, half religious and half scientific, followed a code of secrecy which certainly means that today Pythagoras is a mysterious figure. As a child Pythagoras spent his early years in Samos but travelled widely with his father although little is known of his childhood. All accounts of his physical appearance are likely to be fictitious except the description of a striking birthmark that Pythagoras had on his thigh. It is probable that he had two brothers although some sources say that he had three. He was well educated, learning to...

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