GEOMETRY - THALES(620-546 BC)

       


                                      Thales (Pronounced THAYLEES) was born in the Greek city of Miletus.  He was known for theoretical and practical understanding of geometry, especially triangles.  He used geometry to solve many problems such as calculating the height of pyramids and the distance of ships from the sea shore.  He was one of the so-called Seven Sagas or Seven Wise Men of Greece and many regarded him as the first philosopher in the western tradition.

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