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Women Mathematicians

some women mathematicians:
I. Hypatia
370? - 415
The life of Hypatia was one enriched with a passion for knowledge. Hypatia was the daughter of Theon, who was considered one of the most educated men in Alexandria, Egypt. Theon raised Hypatia in a world of education. Most historians now recognize Hypatia not only as a mathematician and scientist, but also as a philosopher.
II. Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia
June 5, 1646 - July 26, 1684
Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia was born into a noble Venetian family on June 5, 1664 in Venice, Italy. Her father, Giovanni Baptista Cornaro, was the Procurator of San Marco and a highly esteemed Venetian. Elena's mother, Zanetta Giovanna Boni, was not a member of the privileged upper class prior to her marriage. Elena's father spent his life establishing the Cornaro name, a name which is to be remembered forever because of his eldest daughter's intellect.
III. Maria Gaetana Agnesi
May 16, 1718 - January 9, 1799
Even though her......


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