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| − | Thales (ca. 624 BC–ca. 546 BC), Greek philosopher. Although little is known about his life, historians know he was born and lived in Miletus, Ionia, now western Turkey. | + | Thales (ca. 624 BC–ca. 546 BC), [[Greek philosopher]]. Although little is known about his life, historians know he was born and lived in Miletus, Ionia, now western Turkey. |
Thales studied the heavens, trying to come up with an idea that explained the movement of the stars and planets. He is most known for his correct prediction of the "short-term disappeareance of the sun," now known as a solar eclipse. | Thales studied the heavens, trying to come up with an idea that explained the movement of the stars and planets. He is most known for his correct prediction of the "short-term disappeareance of the sun," now known as a solar eclipse. | ||
He is said to have died in his seat while watching an athletic contest. | He is said to have died in his seat while watching an athletic contest. | ||
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Thales
Thales (ca. 624 BC–ca. 546 BC), Greek philosopher. Although little is known about his life, historians know he was born and lived in Miletus, Ionia, now western Turkey.
Thales studied the heavens, trying to come up with an idea that explained the movement of the stars and planets. He is most known for his correct prediction of the "short-term disappeareance of the sun," now known as a solar eclipse.
He is said to have died in his seat while watching an athletic contest.