Philon of Byzantium
c. 280-c. 220 B.C.
Greek physicist and inventor known for his treatise on mechanics, and for his work on the duplication of the cube. In his Mechanics Philon discussed the lever, c...
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Philon of Byzantium
280?-220? B.C.
Greek Physical Scientist
What little is known of Philon suggests that he was a relatively wealthy man who helped design and construct a large number of machines. Mos...
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Philon of Byzantium