Theon of Smyrna

Philosopher, Deceased Person

0070 – 0135

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Who was Theon of Smyrna?

Theon of Smyrna was a Greek philosopher and mathematician, whose works were strongly influenced by the Pythagorean school of thought. His surviving On Mathematics Useful for the Understanding of Plato is an introductory survey of Greek mathematics.

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0070
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Died
0135

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on July 23, 2013

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