1000/Historical Note

Historical Note on $1000$ (One Thousand)

The number $1000$ is expressed in Roman numerals as $\mathrm M$.

This originates from the first letter of the Latin word mille (pronounced millay), meaning $1000$.


Sources

  • 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $50$
  • 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $50$
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