Archimedes

/ˌɑːrkɪˈmiːdiːz/ noun

An ancient Greek mathematician and engineer (c. 287-212 BCE) famous for discovering principles of buoyancy and inventing war machines.

Greek name 'Archimēdēs' (ἀρχι- 'arch-' meaning 'chief' + mēdos 'thought'). He lived in Syracuse, Sicily and is considered one of history's greatest mathematicians.

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