Eratosthenes

biographical name

Er·​a·​tos·​the·​nes ˌer-ə-ˈtäs-thə-ˌnēz How to pronounce Eratosthenes (audio)
circa 276–circa 194 b.c. Greek astronomer

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“Eratosthenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eratosthenes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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