Mathematician:Diophantus of Alexandria

Author of a series of books called Arithmetica, most of which are now lost, concerning the solution of algebraic equations.

Sometimes referred to as "the father of algebra", but some claim the title should belong to Al-Khwarizmi.

Nationality
Egyptian

History

 * Born: between 200 and 214 CE
 * Died: between 284 and 298 CE

Books and Papers

 * "Arithmetica"