Theon of Alexandria and Hypatia

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Theon of Alexandria and Hypatia

By Michael Lambrou

Creative Mathematics. Vol.12 (2003)

Introduction: The mathematician and philosopher Hypatia flourished in Alexandria from the second part of the 4th century until her violent death incurred by a mob... [continue reading]

Posted by historyoftheancientworld.com on January 17, 2012, 20:14.

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