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What was the thing that Hypatia of Alexandria invented to distill water called?
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The hydrometer, which is used to measure the specific gravity of liquids. In 402 AD, the bishop Synesius of Cyrene sent a letter to Hypatia, asking her to construct a hydrometer for him. This is the first known reference to a hydrometer in history. It is not known when the hydrometer was originally invented.
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Who was Hypatia mum called?
History doesn't record the name of Hypatia's mother.
Why was Hypatia Murdered?
Hypatia of Alexandria was the last of the great Greek philosophers of antiquity. The daughter of Theon the mathematician, she far surpassed her father, becoming the greatest philosopher of her time. She suffered a cruel death. In the year 415 AD, as she was returning home, she was dragged from her carriage by a Christian mob. She was taken to a church called Caesareum, stripped naked, and had her flesh torn apart by oyster shells. They took her mangled body to a place called Cinaron and burnt her.
What is modern day Alexandria?
Alexandria is called Alexandria today. The ancient city and the modern one are in close proximity with one encroaching upon the other.
How did we use hypatia's discovery today?
We use letters called variables in mathematical form. Before we did not know anything about variables, thats why it was harder.
What was the city of Alexandria called?
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great at 332 BCE in the Nile delta. Alexander's intention was to build a city that would supersede the famous at his time Naucratis a port city 72 kilometers southern than the new city of Alexandria which became the capital city of Ptolemy after the death of Alexander.
When was the hydrometer invented?
The hydroscope (also called the hydrometer) is thought to be invented by Hypatia of Alexandria. If this is true, the first hydroscope was invented in the 4th century.
Who was Hypatia mum called?
History doesn't record the name of Hypatia's mother.
Did Hypatia write any books or articles?
Hypatia of Alexandria was the only famous woman scholar of ancient Egypt. She did write many books on mathematics and philosophy, but all of her works were lost or destroyed. The only records we have of her life and the books she wrote are pieced together from letters between Hypatia and her colleagues.Sources:"Hypatia of Alexandria." Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 10 Nov. 2011."Hypatia of Alexandria." Astronomy & Space: From the Big Bang to the Big Crunch. Gale, 2008. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 10 Nov. 2011.I got these sources from a database my library makes available to our patrons. It's called Biography in Context, and it allows you access to all sorts of biographical resources even when the library isn't open! Check with your local library to see if they have any databases like this - it makes research a snap!
Why was Hypatia Murdered?
Hypatia of Alexandria was the last of the great Greek philosophers of antiquity. The daughter of Theon the mathematician, she far surpassed her father, becoming the greatest philosopher of her time. She suffered a cruel death. In the year 415 AD, as she was returning home, she was dragged from her carriage by a Christian mob. She was taken to a church called Caesareum, stripped naked, and had her flesh torn apart by oyster shells. They took her mangled body to a place called Cinaron and burnt her.
Is Alexandria called pearl of Mediterranean sea?
Alexandria is called The Pearl of the Mediterranean
How many cities called Alexandria?
Alexandria, Egypt Iskandaria, Iraq Alexandria Asiana, Iran Alexandria Troas, Turkey Alexandria Eshate, Tajikistan Alexandria on Indus Valley, Pakistan
Who created the city Alexandria?
Alexander the Great created the city called Alexandria
Is Alexandria Virginia in West Virginia?
No, Alexandria is definitely in Virginia. (NOT West Va.) The fact that it is called "Alexandria, Virginia," not Alexandria, West Virginia," ought to be a clue.
Is there a singer named Alexandria?
Well really i don't know but there is a band called Asking Alexandria.
What was Cleopatra's lighthouse called?
Lighthouse of Alexandria .
Is Alexandria the north of the red sea?
There are many places called Alexandria, several are north of the Red Sea
What is a spirit distilled from the fermented juice of grapes called?
Fermented grape juice is wine.If you distill it, though, it's generally called brandy.
