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Ptolemy

100 – 170

The Almagest ruled astronomy for 1,400 years; his Geography guided Columbus.

Egypt·Astronomy · Mathematics

Augustine of Hippo

354 – 430

Wrote Confessions, the first true autobiography, and shaped Western theology.

Algeria·Philosophy · Literature

Hypatia of Alexandria

360 – 415

Mathematician and astronomer murdered by a mob; symbol of learning against zealotry.

Egypt·Mathematics · Astronomy · Philosophy