Historical Figures

Hypathie, mathematician and philosopher

Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 370 – 415) was a Greek mathematician and philosopher. She also knows astronomy and practices theurgy (a form of magic that would allow you to come into contact with the gods). She will end up murdered, no doubt for her influence.

A renowned and influential scholar

Hypathie was educated by her father, director of the Museum of Alexandria, editor and commentator of mathematical texts.

Hypatia studied science, philosophy and eloquence in Athens. She also works in the field of astronomy and philosophy. She writes comments on Arithmetic by Diophantus, on The Conics of Apollonius of Perga and on The Tables of Ptolemy

Its courses are public and attendance is free. She probably also gives private sessions.

Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria

In 415, she was stoned to death by Christian monks on the orders of Saint Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, probably because of her influence. She is 45 and has never married; the caption says she's a virgin.

Because of the fire in the Library of Alexandria, none of the works of Hypathie have come down to us.