Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus c90-158), Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer. Artist: Unknown

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus c90-158), Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer. Artist: Unknown

1-152-451 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus c90-158), Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer. Ptolemy making observations using a quadrant. He is wrongly depicted as a king, as he was frequently confused with the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt. British Museum.


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  1. Claudius Ptolemy: Greek: Astronomer, geographer, cartographer, mathematician

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  1. 0390001396
  1. 1-152-451
  1. 1152451
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