c. 262–190 BC
Apollonius of Perga
Ancient Greek geometer and astronomer noted for his writings on conic sections
Apollonius of Perga was born in about 262 BC and died in about 190 BC, so lived for roughly 72 years. Only the years are known, so treat this as a rough guide.
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Dates are from Wikidata (free to use under CC0), last updated 22 October 2026. Only the years are known for this person, so the ages here are approximate. Dates in old records are sometimes disputed.
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