Hypatia

Hypatia

Hypatia was born in Alexandria, Egypt circa 350–370, and died in 415 AD. She was known for her work in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy and she is the first female mathematician whose life was well-documented.

Marie Curie

Marie Curie

A scientist who had a major impact on the field of science, Marie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and she was the first ‘person’ to win two Nobel Prizes.