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Hypatia

Type Figure Region Egypt Time c. 355–415 Also known as Hypatia、Ὑπατία

Hypatia (c. 355–415) was a renowned Neoplatonist philosopher and mathematician of late Roman Alexandria, who continued her father Theon's scholarly t…

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  1. c. 355–380Alexandria · EgyptReceived training in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy under her father Theon, laying the scholarly foundation for her later teaching and writings.
  2. c. 380–415Alexandria · EgyptInherited and led the philosophical lectures in Alexandria, teaching Plato, Aristotle, geometry, and astronomy, attracting students from many places and becoming one of the most influential women scholars of the late empire.

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