Hypatia of Alexandria
360 – 415 · Egypt · Mathematics, Astronomy, Philosophy
Mathematician and astronomer murdered by a mob; symbol of learning against zealotry.
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- Boethius
477 – 524 · Philosophy, Mathematics
The Alexandrian commentary tradition she taught is the form Boethius carries into Latin.
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