Eratosthenes of Cyrene was a Greek polymath known for his precise calculation of the Earth's circumference and his role as the chief librarian at the Library of Alexandria. His contributions spanned geography, where he introduced latitude and longitude, and mathematics, with the creation of the sieve of Eratosthenes for identifying prime numbers. He also made strides in scientific chronology and produced a variety of literary works. His legacy endures as a foundational figure in several scientific disciplines.
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Birthplace and time of Eratosthenes
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Eratosthenes' contributions to disciplines
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Eratosthenes' educational journey post-Cyrene
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In the realm of mathematics, ______ introduced an algorithm known as the ______ to find prime numbers.
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The ancient scholar ______ authored a three-volume work titled '______', which described the known world.
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Eratosthenes' predecessor as chief librarian
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Eratosthenes' royal pupil
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Eratosthenes' appointment year to the Library of Alexandria
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Among his literary creations were poems such as '' and '', as well as scholarly works like '______'.
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He authored '______' to systematically list the champions of the ______ Games.
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Eratosthenes' varied authorship reflects his vast knowledge and influence across different ______.
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Eratosthenes' blindness impact
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Eratosthenes' method of death
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Eratosthenes' nickname 'Pentathlos'
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