Archimedes (c. 287 BC - c. 212 BC) is best remembered as an ancient Greek researcher who contributed to mathematics, physics, engineering, and astronomy, as well as for his contributions as an inventor. read more
Top 15 Interesting Facts about Archimedes Archimedes was born around 287 BCE in the town of Syracuse in Sicily and he lived there until his death around 212 BCE. Archimedes is famous for his contribution to the world of mathematics, specifically geometry, and is regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians who ever lived. read more
Fact 1 Archimedes was born in 287 BC in the Greek city-state of Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Fact 2 He was sent to Alexandria, Egypt to receive his education. His major interests besides math and science included politics, poetry, astronomy, art, military tactics and music. read more
Archimedes grew up to be a great scientist under the guidance of two of the greatest scholars and mathematicians of the time, Conon of Samos and Eratosthenes of Cyrene. Fact 4 He successfully proved that silver was mixed with the gold crown that was made for King Hiero II. read more