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<p> [[Ancient]] astronomer and geographer, born in Egypt; lived in [[Alexandria]] in the 2nd century; was the author of the system of astronomy called after him; left behind him two writings bearing one on astronomy and one on geography, along with other works of inferior importance. </p> | <p> [[Ancient]] astronomer and geographer, born in Egypt; lived in [[Alexandria]] in the 2nd century; was the author of the system of astronomy called after him; left behind him two writings bearing one on astronomy and one on geography, along with other works of inferior importance. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 15 October 2021
Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemæus) [1]
Ancient astronomer and geographer, born in Egypt; lived in Alexandria in the 2nd century; was the author of the system of astronomy called after him; left behind him two writings bearing one on astronomy and one on geography, along with other works of inferior importance.
