Johannes Kepler
Occupation
Astronomer, Mathematician, Scientist, Teacher
Year born
1571
Research Areas
Planetary motion, Optics, Geometry
- Early Life
Johannes was born in Weil der Stadt (now part of Germany). He had an interest in astronomy from a very young age. When he was 6, his mother took him up to a high place to see the Great Comet of 1577. When he was 9, he was called outdoors to see a lunar eclipse. His family were poor, but Johannes got a scholarship to study at the University of Tübingen.
Hypatia
Occupation
Astronomer, Mathematician, Philosopher
Year born
Sometime between 350 – 370 AD
Research interests
Geometry, Algebra
- Early Life
Hypatia was born to a Greek family in Alexandria, Egypt. Her father was a mathematician and educator. Very little is known about her mother.
- Career Highlights
Hypatia worked with her father to keep maths and astronomy knowledge up to date and safe during a period of religious conflict. At this time, property and buildings (including books and libraries) were at risk of damage or destruction.
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