Ctesibius – Father of Pneumatics (285 – 222 BC)
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Ctesibius, a Greek inventor/mathematician living in Alexandria from 285 BC to 222 BC, known as the father of Pneumatics, is credited with a number of inventions, including a water pump, a more precise water clock , bronze spring and pneumatic catapults, several automatic machines, and more. Watch some videos to learn more about him:
Here is a clip about him taken from the documentary- Ancient Miracle Machines:
The clepsydra of Ctesibius:
A brief history of Time:
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