Birthdate: 0350 BC
Birthplace: Marseille, France
Died: 0285 BC
Pytheas of Massalia was an influential Greek geographer, explorer, and astronomer. He embarked on a voyage of exploration to Northern Europe around 325 BC, becoming the first known Greek to observe and document the Arctic, polar ice, and different tribes in the British Isles. Pytheas introduced the notion of distant Thule and offered early explanations for phenomena like the midnight sun and tides, attributing them to the moon. Although his writings are no longer available, they had a significant impact on ancient knowledge of geography and astronomy.
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