Pythagoras
Ancient Greece Pythagoreanism
Biography
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, founder of Pythagoreanism. Known for the Pythagorean theorem and contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and music theory.
Life Dates
Born: February 19, 570 BCE
Died: January 1, 495 BCE
Notable Quotes
"Number is the ruler of forms and ideas."
"All is number."
"There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres."
"Reason is immortal, all else mortal."
"Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men."