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Historical Note on $1000$ (One Thousand)
The number $1000$ is expressed in Roman numerals as $\mathrm M$.
This originates from the first letter of the Latin word mille (pronounced millay), meaning $1000$.
Sources
- 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $50$
- 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $50$