Theaetetus
Greek mathematician (c.417–c. 369 BCE)
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Summary
Theaetetus was born on January 1, 416 BC[1], in Athens[2]. He died on January 1, 369 BC[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (301 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 417 BC[8]
- Country of citizenship: Classical Athens[9]
- Field of work: mathematics[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Student of: Theodoros of Cyrene[12]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[14]
- Name in native language: Θεαίτητος[15]
- Time period: classical antiquity[16]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[17]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Theaetetus include he[18], a written work[19], written by Plato[20].
Why It Matters
Theaetetus has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
Entities named for him include he[18], a written work[19], written by Plato[20].
FAQs
Where was Theaetetus born?
Theaetetus's place of birth was Athens[2].
Where did Theaetetus die?
Theaetetus died in Athens[4].