c. 570 BC
c. 550 BC
Pythagoras travels to Egypt and learns mathematics and philosophy.
c. 530 BC
Pythagoras founds a philosophical and religious school in Croton, Italy.
c. 520 BC
Pythagoras is credited with discovering the famous theorem in geometry.
c. 520 BC
Pythagoras makes significant contributions to the understanding of music and harmony.
c. 510 BC
Pythagoras becomes involved in political and civic affairs in Croton.
c. 500 BC
Pythagoras' teachings and ideas have a lasting impact on Western philosophy, mathematics, and science.