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Thales of Miletus, born in 624 BC, is recognized for his significant contributions to cosmology, physics, and philosophy, including the study of celestial events and the concept of water as the fundamental element. He traveled to Egypt to learn geometry and made notable calculations regarding the sun and moon. Thales is also regarded as a foundational figure in the Ionian School of thought alongside his disciples Anaximander and Anaximenes.
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