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Archimedes
AncientScientistGreece-287 — -212
Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287–212 BCE), Greek mathematician and inventor. Developed foundational principles of geometry, hydrostatics (Archimedes' principle), and the lever. His war machines defended Syracuse against Rome.
Quick Facts
Born
287 BCE
Died
212 BCE
Country
Greece
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Scientist
Score Overview
Military (10%)14
Political (20%)21
Influence (20%)88
Legacy (20%)85
Leadership (15%)18
Strategy (15%)50
Total Score50.4
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Military
Strategy
2
Tactics
1
Battles
2
Army Scale
2
War Impact
1
Political
Governance
2
Reform
2
Stability
2
Policy
2
Power
2
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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