Eudoxus of Cnidus(Greek astronomer)

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Birthdate: 0390 BC

Birthplace: Knidos

Died: 0337 AD

Eudoxus of Cnidus was an ancient Greek astronomer, mathematician, doctor, and lawmaker. While his original works are lost, some fragments are preserved in Hipparchus’ Commentaries on the Phenomena of Aratus and Eudoxus. The work “Spherics” by Theodosius of Bithynia is believed to be influenced by Eudoxus’ teachings. Eudoxus made notable contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and law, shaping these fields through his teachings and writings.

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