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Hero (2)

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

A mathematician, born at Alexandria in the first half of the 2nd century; celebrated for his experiments on condensed air, and his anticipation of the pressure of steam.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hero (2)'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/hero-2.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.