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Euklid, also known as Euclid, was an ancient Greek mathematician who is often referred to as the "father of geometry." He lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the early Hellenistic period, around 300 BCE. Euklid is best known for his work "Elements," a comprehensive collection of mathematical principles and theorems, which served as the primary textbook for teaching mathematics for over two thousand years. The "Elements" covers a wide range of topics, including plane and solid geometry, number theory, and basic arithmetic. Euklid's approach to mathematics was systematic and logical, focusing on deductive reasoning and the use of axioms and postulates. His work laid the foundation for the development of modern mathematics and had a profound influence on the fields of geometry, algebra, and number theory. Euklid's contributions to mathematics are still studied and appreciated today, making him one of the most influential mathematicians in history.