Hypatia
Hypatia (c. 360 – c. 415) was a mathematician from Alexandria. In short: taught mathematics and astronomy in Alexandria. They lived about 55 years.
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Field: mathematics and astronomy. Place: Alexandria.
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Known for: taught mathematics and astronomy in Alexandria.
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Lifespan: c. 360 – c. 415, about 55 years.
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In this list of 56 mathematicians, Hypatia comes after Apollonius of Perga and before Aryabhata.
Mathematicians alive at the same time as Hypatia
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Who was Hypatia?
Hypatia (c. 360 – c. 415) was a mathematician from Alexandria. In short: taught mathematics and astronomy in Alexandria. They lived about 55 years.
What is Hypatia known for?
Taught mathematics and astronomy in Alexandria.
When was Hypatia born?
Around 360.
When did Hypatia die?
Around 415.