Heron of Alexandria Biography Engineering and Technology Science

Sometimes called Hero, Heron of Alexandria was an important Greek mathematician who was mainly interested in the practical studies of mechanics and engineering. Also known as the geometer who discovered the equation for determining area of a triangle, which equation came to be called Heron's Theorem. He was also a famous magician that provided effects for the religious using some of his inventions.

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• Heron of Alexandria (ca. 75 AD) - Greek mathematician who was mainly interested in practical studies in mechanics and engineering, best known for Heron's Formula.
• Heron of Alexandria - Features biography with references and links.
• Mathworld - Heron's Formula - An important theorem in plane geometry. Describes it biography in detail while relating other formulas.
• The Pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria - Translated for and edited by Bennet Woodcroft. Contains engineering and technology a list of 78 inventions with detailed engineering and technology explanations and drawings.
• Heron of Alexandria by Michael Lahanas - Features inventions, biography and science. Includes links, photos, articles, list of his books and detailed descriptions.

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