Killed during the capture of Syracuse
· Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain. The author died in 1854, so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1931. This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. · file Archimedes died in Syracuse when Roman forces captured and sacked the city. Ancient accounts differ over the circumstances but agree that a Roman soldier killed him while he was absorbed in mathematical work or carrying mathematical instruments. The exact place within Syracuse and the precise circumstances of the killing are unknown; coordinates represent the city.
