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For other uses of this word, see Euclid (disambiguation). Euclid (also referred as Euclid of Alexandria) (Greek: ) (ca. 325 BC265 BC), a Greek mathematician, who lived in Alexandria, Hellenistic Egypt, almost certainly during the reign of Ptolemy I (323 BC283 BC), is often considered to be the "father of geometry". His most popular work, Elements, is thought to be one of the most successful textbooks in the history of mathematics. Within it, the properties of geometrical objects are deduced from a small set of axioms, thereby founding the axiomatic method of mathematics.

Although best-known for its geometric results, the Elements also includes various results in number theory, such as the connection between perfect numbers and Mersenne primes.

Euclid also wrote works on perspective, conic sections, spherical geometry, and possibly quadric surfaces. Neither the year nor place of his birth have been established, nor the circumstances of his death.

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dinadelight (Dina Magon) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:16:57 -0000
@dorkamzek omg! My uncle lives on Euclid or like by it!
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Encarta: Euclid - Encyclopedia article provides a brief introduction to the scholar and his writings.

Euclid - Student-written biography focuses on the significance of Euclid's Elements.

Euclid of Alexandria - Provides a detailed biography and related links.
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