Pythagoras

Greek philosopher and mathematician (c. 570 – c. 495 BC)
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Pythagoras

Summary

Pythagoras is a human[1]. His place of birth was Samos[2]. He was born on 550 BC[3]. He passed away in Metapontum[4]. He died on 490 BC[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], writer[9], and musicologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,532 views/month, #4,733 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pythagoras was born in Samos[2].
  • Pythagoras passed away in Metapontum[4].
  • Pythagoras was born on 550 BC[3].
  • Pythagoras was born on 582 BC[12].
  • Pythagoras was born on 582 BC[13].
  • Pythagoras was born on 580 BC[14].
  • Pythagoras was born on 575 BC[15].
  • Pythagoras was born on 572 BC[16].
  • Pythagoras died on 490 BC[5].
  • Pythagoras died on 500 BC[17].
  • Pythagoras died on 499 BC[18].
  • Pythagoras died on 497 BC[19].
  • Pythagoras died on 496 BC[20].
  • Pythagoras died on 492 BC[21].
  • Pythagoras's father was Mnesarchus[22].
  • Among Pythagoras's spouses was Theano[23].
  • A child of Pythagoras was Mnesarchus[24].
  • A child of Pythagoras was Myia[25].
  • A child of Pythagoras was Damo[26].
  • A child of Pythagoras was Telauges[27].
  • A child of Pythagoras was Arignote[28].
  • Pythagoras held citizenship in Samos[29].
  • Pythagoras worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Pythagoras worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Pythagoras worked as a politician[8].

Body

Origins and Family

Pythagoras was born in Samos[2]. Recorded date of birth include 550 BC[3], 582 BC[12], 580 BC[14], 575 BC[15], 572 BC[16], and 571 BC[30]. His father was Mnesarchus[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], writer[9], musicologist[10], and music theorist[31]. Fields of work include geometry[32], a branch of mathematics[33]; mathematics[34], an academic discipline[35]; ethics[36], a branch of philosophy[37]; politics[38], an academic discipline[39]; philosophy[40], an academic discipline[41]; and astronomy[42], a branch of science[43].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Pythagorean theorem[44] and Pythagorean triple[45]. Things named for Pythagoras include Pythagorean theorem[46], Pythagoreanism[47], Pythagorean triple[48], Pythagorean cup[49], Pythagorean trigonometric identity[50], he tree[51], Pythagorean mean[52], and Pythagorean astronomical system[53].

Personal Life

Among Pythagoras's spouses was Theano[23]. Children include Mnesarchus[24], a philosopher[54], b. -0550[55]; Myia[25], a philosopher[56], -0600–-0500[57]; Damo[26], a philosopher[58], -0600–-0500[59], specialised in philosophy[60]; Telauges[27], a philosopher[61]; and Arignote[28], a philosopher[62], -0530–-0450[63]. His religion is recorded as Pythagoreanism[64].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 490 BC[5], 500 BC[17], 499 BC[18], 497 BC[19], 496 BC[20], and 492 BC[21]. Pythagoras passed away in Metapontum[4].

Why It Matters

Pythagoras ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,532 views/month, #4,733 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

He has been cited as an influence by Plato[67], a philosopher[68], -0427–-0347[69], of Classical Athens[70], specialised in philosophy[71]; Empedocles[72], a physician[73], -0490–-0430[74], of Akragas[75], specialised in philosophy[76]; Apollonius of Tyana[77], a philosopher[78], 0015–0100[79], specialised in philosophy[80]; Hryhorii Skovoroda[81], a philosopher[82], 1722–1794[83], of Russian Empire[84], specialised in poetry[85]; Aristobulus of Paneas[86], a philosopher[87], b. -0200[88], specialised in philosophy[89]; and David Anhaght[90], a philosopher[91], 0600–0600[92], specialised in philosophy[93].

Works attributed to him include The golden verses of him[94], a literary work[95]. Entities named for him include Pythagorean theorem[46], Pythagoreanism[47], Pythagorean triple[48], Pythagorean cup[49], Pythagorean trigonometric identity[50], and he tree[51].

FAQs

Where was Pythagoras born?

Born in Samos[2], Pythagoras…

Where did Pythagoras die?

Pythagoras passed away in Metapontum[4].

Who were Pythagoras's parents?

Pythagoras's father was Mnesarchus[22].

Who was Pythagoras married to?

Pythagoras's spouses include Theano[23].

What did Pythagoras do for work?

Pythagoras worked as mathematician[6], philosopher[7], politician[8], writer[9], and musicologist[10].

Who did Pythagoras influence?

Pythagoras has been cited as an influence by Plato[67], Empedocles[72], Apollonius of Tyana[77], and Hryhorii Skovoroda[81].

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