Hypatia
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Hypatia was an astronomer, philosopher and mathematician who had considerable moral authority in the city of Alexandria, and who had extensive influence. Many students from wealthy and influential families came to Alexandria purposely to study privately with her. Several Christians thought that Hypatia's influence had caused Orestes to reject all conciliatory offerings by Cyril.
When
- First attested
- 400 CE
- Attested period
- 400 – 415
- Historical notes
- Murdered in March 415 CE.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Prefect Orestes enjoyed the political backing of Hypatia, an astronomer, philosopher and mathematician who had considerable moral authority in the city of Alexandria, and who had extensive influence. Indeed, many students from wealthy and influential families came to Alexandria purposely to study privately with Hypatia”
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