Ptolemy
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Ptolemy
Summary
Ptolemy is a human[1]. He was born in Ptolemais Hermiou[2]. He was born on 100[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on 170[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], geographer[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], and music theorist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Ptolemais Hermiou[2], Ptolemy…
- Ptolemy passed away in Alexandria[4].
- Ptolemy died in Canopus[12].
- Ptolemy was born on 100[3].
- Ptolemy was born on January 1, 87[13].
- Ptolemy was born on 85[14].
- Ptolemy died on 170[5].
- Ptolemy died on 165[15].
- Ptolemy held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
- Ptolemy worked as a mathematician[6].
- Ptolemy worked as a geographer[7].
- Ptolemy worked as an astronomer[8].
- Ptolemy's professions included astrologer[9].
- Ptolemy's professions included music theorist[10].
- Ptolemy's professions included philosopher[17].
- Ptolemy's field of work was astronomy[18].
- Ptolemy's field of work was astrology[19].
- Ptolemy's field of work was mathematics[20].
- Ptolemy's field of work was mechanics[21].
- Ptolemy's field of work was optics[22].
- Ptolemy's field of work was geography[23].
- Ptolemy was employed by Library of Alexandria[24].
- A notable work attributed to Ptolemy is Almagest[25].
- A notable work attributed to Ptolemy is Geography[26].
- A notable work attributed to Ptolemy is List of Roman emperors[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ptolemais Hermiou[2], Ptolemy… Recorded date of birth include 100[3], January 1, 87[13], and 85[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], geographer[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], music theorist[10], and philosopher[17]. Fields of work include astronomy[18], a branch of science[28]; astrology[19], a superstition[29]; mathematics[20], an academic discipline[30]; mechanics[21], a branch of physics[31]; optics[22], a branch of physics[32]; and geography[23], an academic discipline[33]. Ptolemy was employed by Library of Alexandria[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Almagest[25], a literary work[34], founded in 0148[35]; Geography[26], a literary work[36], founded in 0150[37]; List of Roman emperors[27]; Ptolemaic map[38], a type of map[39]; Ptolemy's intense diatonic scale[40], a scale[41]; and his table of chords[42], a mathematical concept[43]. Things named for him include 4001 Ptolemaeus[44], his inequality[45], his theorem[46], Ptolemaeus[47], Mount Ptolemy[48], his world map[49], Ptolémée Prize[50], and Lake Ptolemy[51].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 170[5] and 165[15]. Recorded place of death include Alexandria[4], a port city[52], in Egypt[53], founded in -0331[54] and Canopus[12], an archaeological site[55], in Egypt[56].
Why It Matters
Ptolemy has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 114 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Hypatia[58], a mathematician[59], 0360–0415[60], of Byzantine Empire[61], specialised in astronomy[62]; Al-Battani[63], a mathematician[64], 0858–0930[65], specialised in astronomy[66]; Nicolaus Copernicus[67], an astronomer[68], 1473–1543[69], of Kingdom of Poland[70], awarded the International Space Hall of Fame[71], specialised in astronomy[72]; and Christopher Columbus[73], an explorer[74], 1451–1506[75], of Republic of Genoa[76], specialised in sea shipping[77].
He is credited with the discovery of equant[78], a mathematical concept[79]; Messier 7[80], an open cluster[81]; and Argo Navis[82], a former constellation[83]. Works attributed to him include Geography[84], a literary work[85], founded in 0150[86]; Almagest[87]; and Tetrabiblos[88]. Entities named for him include 4001 Ptolemaeus[44], his inequality[45], his theorem[46], Ptolemaeus[47], Mount Ptolemy[48], and his world map[49].
FAQs
Where was Ptolemy born?
Ptolemy's place of birth was Ptolemais Hermiou[2].
Where did Ptolemy die?
Ptolemy died in Alexandria[4].
What did Ptolemy do for work?
Ptolemy worked as mathematician[6], geographer[7], astronomer[8], astrologer[9], and music theorist[10].
Who did Ptolemy influence?
Ptolemy has been cited as an influence by Hypatia[58], Al-Battani[63], Nicolaus Copernicus[67], and Christopher Columbus[73].
What did Ptolemy discover?
Ptolemy is credited as discoverer of equant[78], Messier 7[80], and Argo Navis[82].