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Aryabhata

476 — 550阿耶波多

Indian mathematician-astronomer (476–550)

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Born476
BirthplacePataliputra
Fieldsastronomer, mathematician, astrologer
01 / A LIFE IN CONTEXT

The story, in brief.

Aryabhata or Aryabhata I was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers and early physicist from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya and the Arya-siddhanta.

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02 / THROUGH THE YEARS

A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

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  1. 476
    Life

    Born in Pataliputra

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  2. 550~ age 74

Behind this profile

Sources retrieved 2026-11-01. Dates and milestones: Wikidata contributors, CC0 ↗. Biographical introduction: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Ancient dates and traditional biographies may be disputed; consult the linked records.

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