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Scientist's Name: //**Archimede**//

Born: 287 BC Died/Present: //**212 BC**//

Country Born: **Italy**

School: Self tought

Area(s) of Science: **mathematical physics**

Fame: He invented m**any war machines used in the defense of Syracuse,** compound pulley systems, and water organ.

Interesting facts: **Italian postage stamp** honoring Archimedes. Name means To first Think About or Meditate Upon."

Web Address: http://www.cs.drexel.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/contents.htmlF

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