Apollonius of Perga

Apollonius of Perga was an ancient Greek mathematician, known for his work in geometry, particularly relating to conic sections—shapes created by slicing a cone. He introduced terms like "ellipse," "parabola," and "hyperbola." His influential book, "Conics," systematically explored these curves, shaping future mathematics, science, and navigation. Apollonius's work laid the groundwork for later scholars, including Isaac Newton and Johannes Kepler, contributing significantly to both theoretical and applied mathematics. His legacy remains vital in understanding shapes and their properties in various fields, from physics to engineering.