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  1. Sep 2, 2009 · Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 370 - March 415) was a female philosopher and mathematician, born in Alexandria, Egypt possibly in 370 (although some scholars cite her birth as c. 350). Little is known of her life but her dramatic death at the hands of Christian fanatics is well-documented and has become what she is best remembered for.

  2. Jun 20, 2021 · Hypatia is probably the most famous of the female philosophers from the ancient world, because of her shocking death. But how unusual was she? While Hypatia would most definitely have stood out as a novelty, she was not the only woman who taught philosophy under the Roman Empire.

  3. Hypatia. Lived c. 370 – 415 AD. Hypatia was one of the most eminent mathematicians and astronomers of late antiquity. Scholars traveled from around the classical world to learn mathematics and astronomy at her school. Her brutal killing at the hands of a frenzied mob of Christian fanatics shocked the Greco-Roman world.

  4. Feb 25, 2021 · Born around 350 A.D. in Alexandria, Egypt, to a famous mathematician and philosopher, Hypatia had more freedom than many girls and women because of her respected father. Most women didn’t study math or science, and they weren’t allowed to engage in politics. But Hypatia became one of the first women to study and teach math, astronomy, and ...

  5. Quick Info. Born. about 370. Alexandria, Egypt. Died. March 415. Alexandria, Egypt. Summary. Hypatia was the first woman to make a substantial contribution to the development of mathematics. She was killed by a fanatical Christian sect. View three larger pictures. Biography.

  6. Jun 11, 2018 · Hypatia. ( b. Alexandria, Egypt, ca. 370; d. Alexandria, 415) mathematics, philosophy. Hypatia, the first woman in history to have lectured and written critical works on the most advanced mathematics of her day, was the daughter and pupil of the mathematician Theon of Alexandria.

  7. Apr 22, 2019 · Updated on April 22, 2019. Known for: Greek intellectual and teacher in Alexandria, Egypt, known for mathematics and philosophy, martyred by Christian mob. Dates: born about 350 to 370, died 416. Alternate spelling: Ipazia.

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