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Byzantine Science and Technology
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Which Byzantine scholar is credited with writing a comprehensive encyclopedia covering a wide range of topics, including science and technology?
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Photius I
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Photius I, the Patriarch of Constantinople, compiled the 'Bibliotheca' or 'Myriobiblon', an extensive encyclopedia containing summaries and excerpts from over 280 works on various subjects, including science and technology.