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Pythagoras: One of the Greatest Minds of His Time
Pythagoras was one of the greatest minds and philosophers of his time and his unquestionable influence can be felt even today in mathematics. It is believed that he was the first man who referred to himself as a “philosopher.” He was the founder of Pythagoreanism, a religious and political movement that appeared mainly in the big cities of Magna Grecia (today southern Italy).
The city of Croton was his base, and the great philosopher dedicated his life to the spiritual and moral awakening and reformation of people from all social classes and sexes. This means Pythagoras was one of the most open-minded thinkers of his era.
Ancient Babylonian use of the Pythagorean Theorem and its Three Dimensions
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The Young Pythagoras
Many historians say that Pythagoras was born on the Greek island of Samos in 585 BC - even though the exact date remains uncertain. His parents named him Pythagoras after Pythia, the oracle of Delphi.
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