Eratosthenes
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- Aug 22 2010 4:59 PM
David Melton
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This resource from HyperHistory Online is a brief biography of Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar. His work in calculating the circumference of the earth is discussed, and a link to more information is provided. Be sure to visit the main site to access a timeline where you can see this information in the context of other historical people and events.
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Grade: 3 to 12
Topics: Geometry, History-Social Science, Mathematics, Geography, World History
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