Mathematician:Diophantus of Alexandria

Mathematician
Author of a series of books called, 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.

Nationality
Egyptian

History

 * Born: between 200 and 214 CE (location unknown)
 * Died: between 284 and 298 CE

Theorems and Definitions

 * Diophantine Equations