Pythagoras Research Paper

Pythagoras, who was a well-known scientists, mathematician, and religious teacher, was born in 570 B.C. in the Island of Samos he passed away in 495 B.C. Most believe he committed suicide because of the attack on his society. Little was known about Pythagoras childhood, but certainly he was well educated. Among his teachers there was three philosophers, Thales, Anaximander, and Pherekydes, who influenced Pythagoras while he was young. The most important teacher was Pherekydes, who influenced Pythagoras the most. Pythagoras’ father, Mnesarchus, was a merchant and his mother, Pythais, was a native of Samos. It is said Pythagoras traveled to many places with his father. It is probable that he had two brothers, however, some sources say he had three. Pythagoras was once a prisoner and taken to Babylon. In 535 B.C., under the influence of Thales’ advice, Pythagoras left to Egypt after the Tyrant Polycerates seized control of Samos. While in Egypt he devoted most of his time to expanding his education in geometry and mathematics and accepted priesthood and he set up a brotherhood for those who practiced his way of life. In 525 B.C. Pythagoras was a …show more content…
The Pythagorean theorem has helped many mathematicians and others and will continue to help out for many years to come. Pythagoras did much more than just contribute the Pythagorean theorem to mathematicians. He also introduced irrational numbers, which many believe that this was done by his students rather than him. They believe this because Pythagoras believed that numbers were supposed to be able to be put into ratios. He also introduced the construction figures of a given area and geometrical algebra. Everything that Pythagoras did has contributed to society in some way. He has helped many mathematicians and people and will continue to help longer after. His biggest contribution happens to be the Pythagorean theorem which happens to