Wikijunior:Famous Inventors/Early Inventors/Archimedes

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Archimedes of Syracuse (/ˌɑːrkɪˈmiːdiːz/; c. 287 – c. 212 BC) was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor from the ancient city of Syracuse in Sicily.

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Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer, likely became interested in science due to his natural curiosity about the world around him. Growing up in ancient Greece, he would have been exposed to various intellectual and philosophical ideas, sparking his interest in understanding the fundamental principles of nature. Additionally, the cultural and intellectual environment of his time encouraged the pursuit of knowledge and discovery, further fueling his passion for science.

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What problem did he or she uncover that needed solving?

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