Archimedes was a Greek mathematician who created multiple inventions, formed new mathematical techniques, and made advances in geometry that we use in everyday mathematics. Considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time ("Archimedes c. 287 BC-212 BC"), he is responsible for improving the arithmetic meaning of infinity and the way we use mathematical models in the real world (Noel, 28). He opened many doors in the world of geometry and mathematics, making very important contributions to our lives today. In 287 BC, Archimedes was born in Syracuse, Sicily, where he grew up and lived his entire life. In the Greek times he grew up, mathematics was considered an art ("Archimedes c. 287 BC-212 BC"). This means that it was respected work by talented people who enjoyed it. Decades before Archimedes' time, mathematicians had to follow theoretical laws that limited their study and work. These “laws” were established by Plato, who believed that the use of tools was inappropriate. In the later Greek years with Archimedes, these rules were not followed and he was free to use whatever tools or methods he chose to use (Hasan, 41). He worked on his analyzes and studies wherever he could. In the absence of paper and blackboards, he used his fingers or a long stick to draw geometric figures in sand, ash or even dust ("Archimedes"). King Hiero II was a close acquaintance of Archimedes, so he asked him for assistance in various situations, including the production of war machines or for simple answers to complex problems (Zannos, 29). A war machine, called the Iron Claw, which sank enemy ships too close to the walls of Syracuse. Archimedes is also said to have invented a way to burn ships at sea by tilting mirrors towards them....... middle of paper...... vents, like "gravity, orbits, electric fields and subatomic particles. (Hirshfield, 45). Archimedes had a great passion for mathematics, which partly led to his death. When Syracuse was besieged during the war, a Roman soldier was sent to take Archimedes away, but without harming or killing him. Archimedes is said to have been working on a problem and refused to leave until he was finished. Against the wishes of his king, the Roman soldier still killed Archimedes (“Archimedes”). Much of Western science is based on the works of Archimedes (Noel, 29). Many scientists after Archimedes' time based their work on his, particularly Galileo, who advanced many of Archimedes' works (Noel, 27). Archimedes' works and discoveries made major contributions to modern mathematics and science. They have led modern society to better understand the mechanisms that make up the world.