What happened in 287 BC?
Siege of Athens, Theophrastus and Archimedes born — among 5 events recorded in 287 BC.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Siege of Athens
Siege by Demetrius' I forces in 287 BCE
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People 2
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Theophrastus died
Greek philosopher (c.371-c.287 BC)
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Archimedes born
Born in Syracuse. Greek mathematician and physicist (c. 287 – c. 212 BC).
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Serapeum of Alexandria
Temple in Alexandria
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