Mathematician:Hypsicles of Alexandria
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Mathematician
Alexandrian mathematician and astronomer best known for having Book $\text{XIV}$ of Euclid's The Elements attributed to him.
Whether or not he was also responsible for Book $\text{XV}$ of The Elements is still up for debate.
Also appears to have written a (now lost) work on polygonal numbers.
Nationality
Alexandrian
History
- Born: c. 190 BCE, Alexandria, Egypt
- Died: c. 120 BCE
Publications
- Book $\text{XIV}$ of Euclid's The Elements
- On the Ascension of Stars