= Hypatia
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Hypatia refers to a few notable subjects, primarily in history and mathematics. The most prominent reference is to Hypatia of Alexandria, a distinguished mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher from ancient Egypt (c. 360–415 AD). She was one of the first known female mathematicians and was a significant figure in the Neoplatonic school of philosophy. Hypatia was known for her work on mathematics and astronomy, including her contributions to the understanding of conic sections.
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