Democritus: Ancient Greek Philosopher and Proponent of Atomism Early Life:Democritus was born around 460 BCE in Abdera, a Greek colony located in Thrace (in present-day Greece). His family was wealthy, and Democritus inherited a substantial fortune. However, little is known about his early life, and much of what we know comes from later philosophical accounts… Continue reading Biography of Famous Physicists Democritus