Hero of Alexandria nickname(s):
Ἥρων ὁ Ἀλεξανδρεύς, Heron of Alexandria
Hero of Alexandria date of birth:
2010
How old was Hero of Alexandria when died?
40
Where was Hero of Alexandria born?
Alexandria, Egypt
When did Hero of Alexandria die?
1970
What is Hero of Alexandria nationality?
Egyptian
What is Hero of Alexandria's occupation?
Scientist, Engineer, Inventor
Hero of Alexandria claim to fame:
Aeolipile and the first vending machine
Short Biography
Hero (or Heron) of Alexandria (Greek: ) (c. 10–70 AD) was an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer who was active in his native city of Alexandria, Roman Egypt. He is considered the greatest experimenter of antiquity and his work is representative of the Hellenistic scientific tradition.