hypatia

• Nom propre se référant à une philosophe, astronome et mathématicienne grecque des IVe-Ve siècles de notre ère, connue pour ses contributions à la science et pour l'invention de l'astrolabe.

A proper noun referring to a Greek philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician from the 4th-5th century AD, known for her contributions to science and her invention of the astrolabe.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Greek philosopher and astronomerC1formal

   A notable female philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer from ancient Alexandria, known for her contributions to science and her tragic death.

   Hypatie d'Alexandrie

   • Hypatia was one of the first women to make a significant impact on mathematics and astronomy.
   • She is credited with inventing the astrolabe, a device used for measuring the altitude of stars.
   • Hypatia's teachings attracted students from across the Roman Empire.