Mathematicians · Head-to-head
Euclid vs Archimedes
No — based on their recorded years, Euclid (fl. c. 300 BCE) lived before Archimedes (c. 287–212 BCE), and their lifetimes did not overlap.
Euclid
An ancient Greek mathematician known as the 'father of geometry,' chiefly known for the Elements treatise.
Key achievements
- Authored the Elements, establishing the foundations of geometry
- Synthesized and expanded on the work of earlier Greek mathematicians
- Developed the geometric system now known as Euclidean geometry
- Is considered among the greatest mathematicians of antiquity
Fast fact
Euclid's system of geometry is now referred to as Euclidean geometry.
Full profile of Euclid →Archimedes
An ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, and engineer considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time.
Key achievements
- Derived formulas for the area and volume of spheres, circles, and other shapes
- Anticipated methods of modern calculus through his use of infinitesimals
- Made foundational contributions to physics, engineering, and astronomy
- Is considered one of the leading scientists of classical antiquity
Fast fact
Archimedes is considered, alongside Euclid and Apollonius, among the greatest mathematicians of antiquity.
Full profile of Archimedes →Who lived first, Euclid or Archimedes?
Euclid (fl. c. 300 BCE) lived first, before Archimedes (c. 287–212 BCE), based on their recorded years.
Were Euclid and Archimedes contemporaries?
No — based on their recorded years, Euclid (fl. c. 300 BCE) lived before Archimedes (c. 287–212 BCE), and their lifetimes did not overlap.
What do Euclid and Archimedes have in common?
Both Euclid and Archimedes are grouped among our Mathematicians figures and lived during the Ancient World.