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Thales of Miletus (ca. 624 BC–ca. 546 BC), was a [[Greek philosopher]] and [[mathematician]] and one of the seven wise men of antiquity.  He was the first Greek philosopher to take an interest in [[mathematics]] and [[science]].  He was the first to apply logical proof to geometry, and proved the six basic propositions of geometry.  When he traveled to [[Egypt]] he calculated the height of [[pyramids]] using [[geometry]], and would also calculate the distance of ships from the shore.  He was born and lived in [[Miletus]], [[Ionia]], now western [[Turkey]].  

'''Thales of Miletus''' (ca. 624 BC–ca. 546 BC), was a [[Greek philosopher]] and [[mathematician]] and one of the seven wise men of antiquity.  He was the first Greek philosopher to take an interest in [[mathematics]] and [[science]].  He was the first to apply logical proof to geometry, and proved the six basic propositions of geometry.  When he traveled to [[Egypt]] he calculated the height of [[pyramids]] using [[geometry]], and would also calculate the distance of ships from the shore.  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 disappearance 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 disappearance of the sun," now known as a [[solar eclipse]].