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100
Claudius Ptolemy's birth
His birth at 100 AD very long before the renaissance. -
120
Teachings
It is thought that at about this time he was taught by Theon of Smyrna, or partway through. -
127
Claudius Ptolemy begins observations of the stars
He begins learning about/ observing the stars to expand his knowledge of astronomy. -
141
Claudius Ptolemy ends observations of the stars
He stops observing/ learning. -
150
Claudius Ptolemy writes the Almagest
the book is very important in astronomy and it has been for 1000 years, and it is his most important works. -
170
Claudius Ptolemey dies
his death at around 170 AD
