Mathematician:Isidorus of Miletus

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Mathematician

One of the two main Byzantine Greek architects (with Anthemius of Tralles) that Emperor Justinian $\text I$ commissioned to design the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople from $\text {532}$ – $\text {537}$.

He also created the first comprehensive compilation of Archimedes' works.


Nationality

Byzantine


History

  • Born: 442 CE in Miletus, Byzantine Empire (now Turkey)
  • Died: 537 CE


Writings

Also known as

Isidorus is his Latinized name. He is often seen referred to as Isidore.