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Author:Hippasus of Metapontum

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Hippasus of Metapontum
(6th century BCE – 5th century BCE)

Ancient Greek Pythagorean philosopher, sometimes credited with the discovery of the existence of irrational numbers.

Imaginary engraving of the philosopher Hippasus by Girolamo Olgiati, 1580

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