Who Was Eratosthenes? The Father of Geography Explained

Discover how Eratosthenes defined geography and created early maps of the world in this insightful video.

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Eratosthenes defined geography for the first time. He was a Greek scholar who lived during the 3rd century BCE and is known for his work in geography, including creating one of the earliest maps of the known world.

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  1. What contributions did Eratosthenes make to geography? Eratosthenes was the first to define geography and created one of the earliest known maps of the world.
  2. When did Eratosthenes live? Eratosthenes lived during the 3rd century BCE.
  3. Why is Eratosthenes considered the father of geography? He was the first to systematically study and define geography as a discipline.

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