The librarian who measured the earth

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• The Librarian Who Measured the Earth 1. Who was Eratosthenes, and where was he born? Eratosthenes was an ancient Greek mathematician, astronomer, and geographer. He was born in Cyrene, which is in present-day Libya. 2. What was Eratosthenes known for as a child? As a child, Eratosthenes was known for his intelligence and curiosity. He was considered a prodigy and showed early signs of his interest in learning and science. 3. What did students use to write with at the gymnasium? Students used styluses or sharpened sticks to write on wax tablets or papyrus at the gymnasium. 4. What was Eratosthenes' favorite subject? Eratosthenes' favorite subjects were mathematics, astronomy, and geography. 5. Why did Eratosthenes move to Athens? Eratosthenes moved to Athens to study at the famous Academy, where he could learn from the best scholars and expand his knowledge. 6. What nickname was Eratosthenes given, and what did it mean? Eratosthenes was nicknamed "Beta," which meant he was considered the second best or a close follower, possibly because of his modesty or his position among scholars. 7. What important job did the king of Egypt give to Eratosthenes? The king of Egypt a...