Ptolemy, Greek Scientist(90-168)

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Just the Facts:

• Name: (Claudius) Ptolemy
• Birth: 90, Alexandria, Egypt
• Death: 168, Alexandria, Egypt
• Language: Greek
• Who he was: Greco-Egyptian scientist in Alexandria, Roman-era Egypt; Almagest (on astronomy); Geography of the "known world"
• Included in lists (What's This?): GBWW (+10YP)

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