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Phidian was an ancient Greek astronomer and the father of the renowned mathematician Archimedes, likely influencing Archimedes' early interest in mathematics and the sciences.

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Archimedes' father Phidian was an astronomer, which likely gave Archimedes an early introduction to mathematics and the stars.

Quote of the day by Archimedes: 'Give me a place to stand, a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the World', and how to find your own fulcrum

The Times of India·

India· 2026-07-31

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