Eudoxus of Cnidus
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Eudoxus of Cnidus
Summary
Eudoxus of Cnidus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Knidos[2]. He was born on January 1, 408 BC[3]. He died in Knidos[4]. He died on January 1, 355 BC[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Eudoxus of Cnidus was born in Knidos[2].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus died in Knidos[4].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus was born on January 1, 408 BC[3].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus was born on 390 BC[11].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus died on January 1, 355 BC[5].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's father was Aeschines of Cnidus[12].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus held citizenship in Doric hexapolis[13].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus worked as a mathematician[6].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus worked as a writer[7].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's professions included philosopher[8].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus worked as a geographer[9].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's field of work was mathematics[14].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's field of work was astronomy[15].
- A notable student of Eudoxus of Cnidus was Menaechmus[16].
- A notable student of Eudoxus of Cnidus was Dinostratus[17].
- A notable student of Eudoxus of Cnidus was Chrysippus of Cnidos[18].
- A notable student of Eudoxus of Cnidus was Callippus of Cyzicus[19].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus is recorded as male[20].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's Commons category is recorded as Eudoxus of Cnidus[22].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's given name is recorded as Eudoxos[23].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Eudoxus of Cnidus[24].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus studied under Archytas[25].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus studied under Philistion of Locri[26].
- Eudoxus of Cnidus studied under Plato[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Eudoxus of Cnidus was born in Knidos[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 408 BC[3] and 390 BC[11]. His father was Aeschines of Cnidus[12].
Education
Studied under Archytas[25], a mathematician[28], -0430–-0345[29], specialised in mathematics[30]; Philistion of Locri[26], a physician[31], -0400–-0400[32]; and Plato[27], a philosopher[33], -0427–-0347[34], of Classical Athens[35], specialised in philosophy[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and geographer[9]. Fields of work include mathematics[14], an academic discipline[37] and astronomy[15], a branch of science[38]. Notable students include Menaechmus[16], a mathematician[39], -0375–-0300[40], of Alokopennesos[41], specialised in geometry[42]; Dinostratus[17], a mathematician[43], -0390–-0320[44], specialised in geometry[45]; Chrysippus of Cnidos[18], a physician[46], b. -0380[47]; and Callippus of Cyzicus[19], a mathematician[48], -0370–-0310[49], specialised in astronomy[50].
Death and Burial
Eudoxus of Cnidus died on January 1, 355 BC[5]. He died in Knidos[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Eudoxus of Cnidus include Kampyle of Eudoxus[51] and Eudoxus[52].
Why It Matters
Eudoxus of Cnidus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of Archimedean property[55], an axiom[56]. Entities named for him include Kampyle of Eudoxus[51] and Eudoxus[52].
FAQs
Where was Eudoxus of Cnidus born?
Born in Knidos[2], Eudoxus of Cnidus…
Where did Eudoxus of Cnidus die?
Eudoxus of Cnidus passed away in Knidos[4].
Who were Eudoxus of Cnidus's parents?
Eudoxus of Cnidus's father was Aeschines of Cnidus[12].
What did Eudoxus of Cnidus do for work?
Eudoxus of Cnidus worked as mathematician[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and geographer[9].
What did Eudoxus of Cnidus discover?
Eudoxus of Cnidus is credited as discoverer of Archimedean property[55].