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title: Aristarchus of Samos
author: Dr Manuel
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6162/aristarchus-of-samos/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Aristarchus of Samos

_Authored by Dr Manuel_

## Image File

[![Aristarchus of Samos](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6162.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/6162.jpeg)

## Image Caption

A modern statue in [Thessaloniki](https://www.worldhistory.org/Thessalonica/) depicting the [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) mathematician and astronomer [Aristarchus of Samos](https://www.worldhistory.org/Aristarchus_of_Samos/) (c. 310 - c. 230 BCE).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Manuel, D. (2016, December 14). Aristarchus of Samos. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6162/aristarchus-of-samos/>
### Chicago
Manuel, Dr. "Aristarchus of Samos." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 14, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6162/aristarchus-of-samos/>.
### MLA
Manuel, Dr. "Aristarchus of Samos." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Dec 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6162/aristarchus-of-samos/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aristarchos_von_Samos_(Denkmal).jpeg) by [**Dr Manuel**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aristarchos_von_Samos_(Denkmal).jpeg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 14 December 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.