= Theon of Alexandria
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Theon of Alexandria was a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived during the late 4th century to early 5th century AD. He is best known for his contributions to mathematics and for his role in the preservation and transmission of ancient scientific knowledge, particularly in relation to the works of earlier scholars like Euclid and Ptolemy. Theon was associated with the Library of Alexandria, a major center of learning in the ancient world.
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