Diophantus is referred to more often than not as the "Father of Algebra", although algebra predated Diophantus. His
contributions
to the study of algebra, however, have led to this attribution. This paper reviews his life, his
mathematics, his place in the history of mathematics and the relevance of his work in the 21st century. The review is presented in discussions of his life, his work, his place in mathematics history and the contemporary relevance of his
contributions.