Geminus of Rhodos

Geminus of Rhodes was a Greek astronomer and mathematician, who flourished in the 1st century BC. An astronomy work of his, the Introduction to the Phenomena, survives; it was intended as an introductory astronomy book for students.

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Who was born first?

• Geminus of Rhodos was born 24 years before Apollonius of Tyana
• Geminus of Rhodos was born 25 years before Lubna of Cordoba
• Geminus of Rhodos was born 36 years before Wang Chong
• Geminus of Rhodos was born 40 years after Liu Xin
• Geminus of Rhodos was born 54 years after Gaius Julius Hyginus

Timeline

1. Gaius Julius Hyginuscirca 64 BC – AD 17
2. Liu Xin50 BC–AD 23
3. Geminus of Rhodos (this page)circa 10 BC – circa AD 60
4. Apollonius of Tyanacirca AD 15 – circa AD 100
5. Lubna of Cordoba16–984
6. Wang Chong27–97

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