Baoding, Hebei Province 23 Baoding Military Academy Memorial Hall This scene depicts Zu Chongzhi (409--500) the Southern Dynasty renowned mathematician. He was the first in the world to calculate the girth quotient to seven decimal point. Later mathematicians, arranged (the Ming Dynasty to undergo) create the most precise calendar at that time! Hi-Res Pic (145K)⇦ Back to 22 On to 24 ⇨ Return to Baoding City Page 4 |