Mathematician:Proclus Lycaeus

Greek philosopher (usually known as Proclus, also as Proclus Diadochus) who among other things produced a commentary on Book 1 of Euclid's.

Nationality
Greek, of Byzantine origin

History

 * Born: 8 Feb 411 in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Byzantium (now Turkey)
 * Died: 17 April 485 in Athens, Greece

Books and Papers

 * Platonic Theology (6 volumes)
 * Elements of Theology
 * Elements of Physics
 * Commentary on Plato's "Alcibiades I"
 * Commentary on Plato's "Cratylus"
 * Commentary on Plato's "Parmenides"
 * Commentary on Plato's "Republic"
 * Commentary on Plato's "Timaeus"
 * Commentary on Euclid (the first book of only)
 * Ten doubts concerning providence
 * On providence and fate
 * On the existence of evils
 * Various Hymns (fragments)
 * Commentary on the Chaldaean Oracles (fragments)


 * The life of Proclus, or On Happiness: written by his pupil, Marinus