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29. Archytas of Tarentum
Most Famous For Inventing:The First Flying Machine
Archytas of Tarentum is a notable Ancient Greek Inventor & Scientist who is often referred to as the “Father of Mathematical Mechanics.” Now known as one of the world’s greatest inventors, during his time he taught Mathematics at the Pythagorean School. He invented the first known autonomous flying machine.
[Image via History]It was a wooden dove that could flap its wings and even go up to 200 meters or a little over 656 feet in the air. It ran on compressed air and an internal steam engine. He often dreamed of going into space and was fascinated with everything in the night sky, making him a leader in Cosmology. Today, a crater on the moon is named after him.