flourished 400–350 BC, Tarentum, Magna Graecia
Greek scientist, philosopher, and Pythagorean mathematician.
Archytas is sometimes called the founder of mathematical mechanics. Plato , a close friend, made use of his work in mathematics, and there is evidence that Euclid borrowed from Archytas for Book VIII of the Elements . An influential public figure, he served seven years as commander in chief of his city, Tarentum (now Taranto, Italy).