Archimedes was born in Syracuse, a Greek city state in Sicily.
View moreHe then returned to Syracuse where he became famed as both a mathematician, inventor, astronomer and philosopher.
View moreArchimedes was close to the ruler of Syracuse, King Hiero II who employed Archimedes in the defence of the city against the Roman invasion.
View moreArchimedes was born in Syracuse, a Greek city state in Sicily.
View moreHe then returned to Syracuse where he became famed as both a mathematician, inventor, astronomer and philosopher.
View moreHe lived over 2,000 years ago in a city called Syracuse.
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