Pythagoras
Pythagoras was born in Samos, a little island off the western coast of Asia Minor. There is not much information about his life. It is said that he had a good childhood. Growing up with two or three brothers, he was well educated. He did not agree with the government and their schooling, so he moved to Crotone and set up a community of followers. After joining the community his students stayed silent for 5 years, and they did not have any personal possessions. Pythagoras taught them all, and they had to obey strict rules.