Hypatia was the renowned philosopher who lived and worked in the greek city of Alexandria in the fifth century.
Hypatia belongs to the Neoplatonist school of philosophy in Alexandria. She was famous for being the greatest astronomer and mathematician of her time. She had a passion for knowledge. She was also known as the first woman mathematician. She was the daughter of Theon, who was considered one of the most educated men in Alexandria at that time. Theon raised her in the world of education. Historians now recognize her not only as a mathematician or scientist but also as a philosopher. She had contributed primarily to the ideas of conic sections introduced by Apollonius. This idea helped to develop the ideas of hyperbolas, parabolas, and ellipses.
