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THALES OF MILETUS

Thales of Miletus (c.624-c.546 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and the first identifiable scientist. He is reported to have predicted a solar eclipse in 585 BC, and tried to explain earthquakes. He also thought that the Earth was a disc floating in a vast ocean. Roman copy of a Greek bust from the Museo Capitolino, Rome.
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THALES OF MILETUS
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Thales of Miletus (c.624-c.546 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and the first identifiable scientist. He is reported to have predicted a solar eclipse in 585 BC, and tried to explain earthquakes. He also thought that the Earth was a disc floating in a vast ocean. Roman copy of a Greek bust from the Museo Capitolino, Rome.
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3132 x 3718 px | 33.3 MB
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26.5 x 31.5 cm | 10.4 x 12.4 in (300 dpi)
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