Mary Anning
1799–1847 — England
Era: Modern
Brilliance: 8/10 | Stewardship: 8/10 | Composite Index: 64
She dug up the ancient world.
"The world has used me so unkindly, I fear it has made me suspicious of everyone."
Biography
Selftaught paleontologist. Discovered the first ichthyosaur and plesiosaur skeletons. Workingclass woman excluded from her field. Died in poverty.
Key Facts
- Discovered first ichthyosaur
- Discovered plesiosaur
- Self-taught paleontologist
- Excluded from scientific societies
- Died in poverty
She discovered dinosaurs. They wouldn't let her in the meeting.
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