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Which philosopher’s father once watched over Alexandria?
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According to the Smithsonian Magazine, Hypatia learned about math and astronomy from her father, Theon, who was one of the last members of the famous Library of Alexandria. However, she would build on what she was taught and become a respected astronomer, mathematician, and Neoplatonic philosopher with students of her own.
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Which philosopher’s father once watched over Alexandria?
- Hypatia
- Diotima of Mantinea
- Themistoclea
- Sosipatra
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