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Euclid
Finally, despite whether this was Euclid’s original intention or not, his works—the Elements, most notably—played a significant role in mathematical education; thus, Euclid also functioned as a teacher of mathematics. ..." – By Michalis Sialaros
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Servilia
"Her life exemplifies many aspects that were traditional in the personal aspirations and family situation of elite women in republican Rome, as well as the uniquely harsh experiences of violence, civil war, and political disintegration that few in her generation escaped. ..." – By Harriet I. Flower
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