According to the Smithsonian, Hypatia was the daughter of Theon, "the last known member of the famed library of Alexandria."
She collaborated with her father on commentaries of classical mathematical works, as well as philosophical commentaries of her own.
Due to the popularity of her speeches on philosophy, Hypatia earned the wrath of Cyril, Alexandria’s archbishop, according to the Smithsonian.
Cyril's preaching against Hypatia incited a mob led by fanatical Christian monks to attack and kill Hypatia as she drove her chariot through Alexandria.
