Anaximander

biographical name

610–circa 547 b.c. Greek philosopher and astronomer

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“Anaximander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anaximander. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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