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Mocomi: What Is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Explains the Pythagorean Theorem formula, the Pythagorean Triples, and why the theorem is important.
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Science World: Pythagoras of Samos (Ca. 560 Ca. 480 Bc)
This site from ScienceWorld provides a short, informative description of many of the contributions of Pythagoras to mathematics. Links exist to some of the contributions as well as to additional information.
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Wikipedia: Pythagoras
Encyclopedia article about Pythagoras that focuses mainly on his life and influences on other mathematicians Also includes a number of pictures and links to additional information near the bottom of the page.
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Math Open Reference: Biography of Pythagoras
Biography of Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who lived from 569 BC to approximately 475 BC. His theory, known as the Pythagorean Theorem continues to be of interest to mathematicians and has more than 400 different proofs.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pythagoras
The celebrated Greek philosopher, was born in Samos, probably about 580-570 B.C. He was the son of Mnesarchus, and, perhaps, a disciple of Pherecydes.
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Smithsonian Libraries: Pythagoras (Ca. 580 Bce Ca. 500 Bce)
A portrait of Pythagoras from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.
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University of St Andrews: Pythagoras of Samos
This University of St. Andrews site provides much information on the life of Pythagoras of Samos.