Aristarchus of samothrace
noun
?220–?150 bc, greek scholar: librarian at alexandria, noted for his edition of homer
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a walled plain in the first quadrant of the face of the moon: about 60 miles (97 km) in diameter. historical examples i am the one whom you mean, parmenides, said aristoteles; for i am the youngest and at your service. parmenides plato i am the youngest,’ said aristoteles, ‘and at your service; proceed with […]
- Aristobulus
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