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Pythagorean Theorem

By devonmuller
  • Period: 1900 BCE to 1600 BCE

    Babylonian Tablets

    These tablets indicate some knowledge of the theorem, detailed calculation of the square root of 2, and lists of integers known as the Pythagorean triples.
  • Period: 800 BCE to 400 BCE

    Baudhayana Sulba-sutra of India

    The theorem was mentioned in the Baudhayana Sulba-sutra of India and was started before Pythagora's lifetime.
  • Period: 570 BCE to 490 BCE

    Pythagora's Life

  • 525 BCE

    Pythagoreanism

    A school, philosophical, and religious brotherhood was established.
  • 460 BCE

    Pythagoras School Backlash

    Locals murdered at least 50 members of the Pythagoreans in Croton alone
  • 320 BCE

    Pappus of Alexandria

    The Greek mathematician made a proof for the Pythagorean theorem to help build the collection of over 300 proofs.