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Hypatia (hīpā`shə), d.415, Alexandrian Neoplatonic philosopher and mathematician, a woman renowned for her learning, eloquence, and beauty. Little is known of her writings. Her fame is largely owing to her barbarous murder by a band of monks, said to have been encouraged by the archbishop, St. Cyril Cyril, Saint (Saint Cyril of Alexandria) , d. A.D. 444, patriarch of Alexandria (412–44), doctor of the church, known for his animosity toward heretics and heathens. He drove the Jews from Alexandria, and under his rule Hypatia was killed.
..... Click the link for more information. of Alexandria (a personal and political enemy of the prefect of Egypt, who was believed to have been Hypatia's lover). Hypatia died 415 ad, Neo-Platonist philosopher and politician, who lectured at Alexandria. She was murdered by a Christian mob Hypatia (c. 370–415) Greek philosopher, renowned for beauty and wit. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 1302] See : Beauty, Feminine Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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