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Which Greek philosopher coined the term “Geography” in the 3rd century B.C.E. ?<\/p>\n

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\nEratosthenes of Cyrene (c. 276 \u2013 c. 195 BCE) is credited with coining the term “geography” (from Greek *geographia*, meaning “earth writing”). He was a multifaceted scholar who calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy using geometry and astronomical observations. He is widely considered the “father of geography”.
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\nEratosthenes was a pioneering figure in the study of the Earth’s measurements and description.
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\nEuclid is famous for his work in geometry. Plato was a classical philosopher in ancient Greece. Clio is the muse of history in Greek mythology.
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