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Algebra

Al-Khwarizmi

Occupation

Mathematician, Astronomer, Geographer

Year Born 

around 780

Research Areas

Algebra, Arithmetic

 

A Russian stamp showing a drawn illustration of a bearded man wearing a headdress. The stamp bears his name and says "1200 years", referring to the approximate anniversary of his birth.
This work by Unknown Artist is licensed under Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
A stamp created in celebration of the 1200th anniversary of al-Khwarizmi's birth

Hypatia

Occupation

Astronomer, Mathematician, Philosopher

Year born

Sometime between 350 – 370 AD

Research interests

Geometry, Algebra

A fictional portrait of Hypatia which is the most reproduced image of her. The black and white drawing shows Hypatia's side profile.
This work by Jules Maurice Gaspard (1908) is licensed under All rights reserved