Biography of Geologists, Paleontologists and Geographers Eratosthenes

Eratosthenes: Ancient Greek Polymath and Father of Geography Early Life and Education:Eratosthenes of Cyrene was born around 276 BCE in the Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. He hailed from a prominent family and received a comprehensive education, studying under the scholars of his time. Eratosthenes demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for various disciplines, including mathematics, astronomy, poetry, and […]