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Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemæus)
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Ancient astronomer and geographer, born in Egypt; lived in Alexandria in the 2nd century; was the author of the system of astronomy called after him; left behind him two writings bearing one on astronomy and one on geography, along with other works of inferior importance.
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemæus)'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/p/ptolemy-claudius-ptolemaus.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemæus)'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/p/ptolemy-claudius-ptolemaus.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
