Mathematician:Epimenides of Knossos

Mathematician

Semi-mythical Greek seer and philosopher-poet, from Knossos or Phaistos.

Supposedly slept for $60$ years in a cave, after which time he awoke, made some more-or-less profound philosophical statements, and lived for more than $300$ years.

Famous for what is now known as the Epimenides Paradox.

Nationality

Greek

History

• Born and died: $7$th or $6$th century BCE, in Knossos or Phaistos, Crete (now politically part of Greece)

Theorems and Definitions

• Epimenides Paradox

Results named for Epimenides of Knossos can be found here.

Notable Quotes

All Cretans are liars.