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Hypatia, philosopher and astronomer, has been considered the first woman in history to make a name as a famous mathematician – and also as the first scientist assassinated by religious extremists In his Historia Ecclesiastica, Socrates wrote: “There was a woman in Alexandria named Hypatia, the daughter of the philosopher Theon. She was adept at collecting all contemporary sciences, which made her superior to all contemporary philosophers, as she presented her interpretations and philosophical explanations, especially Plato’s philosophy, to her disciples who came from all regions. In addition to her extreme modesty, she did not like to appear in public. Nevertheless, she stood before the city’s judges and rulers without losing her humble and solemn disposition, which distinguished her from others, and which earned her the respect and appreciation of all. The governor of the city (Orestes) was at the forefront of those who held her in great respect.