Most Famous Roman Scientists & Academics

5 Roman Scientists & Academics in view out of 5

Science 5
Roman Empire 142
Ptolemy
Ptolemy Roman Mathematician 100 – 160
#1,049
Galen
Galen Roman Physician 129 – 216
#1,221
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Vitruvius Roman Engineer -80 – -15
#2,107
Quintilian
Quintilian Roman Education 35 – 96
#6,202
Nicomachus
Nicomachus Roman Mathematician 60 – 120
#29,335

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Inside the Roman Empire Scientists & Academics

5 notable people in this slice of the dataset.

What the Roman Empire Scientists & Academics Are Known For

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Mathematician are the Roman Empire Scientists & Academics's biggest group — 40% of all notables (2).

  1. Mathematician2
  2. Physician1
  3. Engineer1
  4. Education1