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    Hypatia [a] (born c. 350–370; died 415 AD) [1] [4] was a Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was a prominent thinker in Alexandria where she taught philosophy and astronomy. [5] Although preceded by Pandrosion, another Alexandrian female ...

  2. Hypatia, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who lived in a very turbulent era in Alexandria’s history. She is the earliest female mathematician of whose life and work reasonably detailed knowledge exists. She became the victim of a particularly brutal murder at the hands of a gang of Christian zealots.

  3. Mar 14, 2010 · Hypatia was one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria and one of the first women to study and teach mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. Though she is remembered more for her violent ...

  4. Hypatia is a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network simulation framework. It pre-calculates network state over time, enables packet-level simulations using ns-3 and provides visualizations to aid understanding.

  5. Jun 20, 2021 · Hypatia of Alexandria was a brilliant thinker who met a violent end. One of the ancient world’s most prominent female intellectuals, how did she cause such alarm?

  6. 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.

  7. 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 ...

  8. Hypatia was the first woman to make a substantial contribution to the development of mathematics. She was killed by a fanatical Christian sect.

  9. 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.

  10. Discover the remarkable life of Hypatia, a beacon of knowledge in the turbulent era of ancient Alexandria. From defying societal norms to leading intellectual debates, Hypatia's influence and contributions continue to inspire and captivate, leaving a lasting impact on history and philosophy. Explore her story and legacy today.