Timosthenes of Rhodes (Greek: Τιμοσθένης) (fl. 270 BCE) was a Greek navigator, geographer and admiral in Ptolemaic navy. He is credited with inventing the system of twelve winds that became known as the Greek 12-wind rose.
nothing but the wholesale plagiarism of Timosthenes work. Strabo says only that Eratosthenes preferred Timosthenes "above any other writer, though he often...
many ways, Timosthenes marks a significant step in the evolution of the compass rose. Depending on how Ventorum Situs is dated, Timosthenes can be credited...
Mount Timosthenes (69°8′S 65°57′W / 69.133°S 65.950°W / -69.133; -65.950) is a prominent peak between the head of Hariot Glacier and the north side...
direction of the wind could be gauged. The wind indicator (anemoscope) of Timosthenes (fl. 270 BCE) consisted of a disc with radius which indicated the direction...
(Eurus, Lips). Aristotle's system was asymmetric. To restore balance, Timosthenes of Rhodes added two more winds to produce the classical 12-wind rose...
was an Olympian of ancient Greece, famous for his victories. Son of Timosthenes, Theagenes was renowned for his extraordinary strength and swiftness...
119 § 304 BC Tethrippon Lampos Philippoi 120 § 300 BC Boys' Stadion Timosthenes Elis 120 § 300 BC Pankration Nikon Anthedon 120 § 300 BC Stadion Pythagoras...
son of Hieronymos 209/208 BC 14th P. Hausw. 14. 083 Demosthenes or Timosthenes, son of Kratinos 208/207 BC 15th P. BM Andrews 28. 084 ? 207/206 BC 16th...
322-254 BC Ptolemy I Soter and Ptolemy II Zenon 286 BC Ptolemy I Soter Timosthenes 280s-270s BC Ptolemy II Philocles, King of Sidon 260–253 BC Ptolemy II...
advances in geographical studies, as represented by the activities of Timosthenes, a Ptolemaic admiral and a prolific author. Apollonius set out to integrate...
following earlier, probably only partly successful attempts. Anemoscope: Timosthenes invented the anemoscope. Arch bridge: Possibly the oldest existing arch...
north side of Airy Glacier, 3 nautical miles (6 km) southeast of Mount Timosthenes, in central Antarctic Peninsula. Photographed from the air by Ronne Antarctic...
Antarctic Peninsula, into Airy Glacier at a point due south of Mount Timosthenes. Photographed by Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE) on November...
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