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Who discovered the geocentric theory?

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The question is asking about the origin of the geocentric theory, specifically who first proposed it. The geocentric theory posits that the Earth is at the center of the universe and that all celestial bodies revolve around it.

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Eudoxus

The final answer is Eudoxus

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The final answer is Eudoxus

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Eudoxus of Cnidus, a pupil of Plato, created the first model of a geocentric universe around 380 B.C. His work laid the foundation for future astronomers like Aristotle and Ptolemy, who further refined and developed the geocentric theory.

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