Hypatia
Neoplatonist scholar of Alexandria who taught mathematics and astronomy; she was murdered by a mob amid the city’s religious and political strife.
| Lived | c. AD 355 – AD 415 |
| Known as | Philosopher and mathematician |
| Birthplace or main place | Alexandria |
| Places on the map | Alexandria |
AlexandriaSee the world of Hypatia in the interactive map
Who ruled these places in her lifetime
| Place | At birth (map of AD 300) | At death (map of AD 400) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Rome (Diocletianus) | Eastern Roman Empire |
From the border maps nearest to each date; borders are approximate.
Battles and sites of the time
- Battle of Adrianople · AD 378
Further reading
Contemporaries
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| AD 354 – AD 430 | Augustine of Hippo | Theologian |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.