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GIA4744274: Portrait of Eratosthene of Cyrene (ca. 284 BC - 194 BC), Greek scientist, geographer and poet. He was director of the Alexandria library and calculated the measurement of the earthly meridian. Portrait of afterwards: “Galleria degli antichi greci e romani”, vol. II. Poschiavo 1784., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images