Mary Somerville
1780–1872 — Scotland
Era: Modern
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The word 'scientist' was coined to describe her.
"I was conscious that I had never made a discovery myself, but I felt that I had simplified and connected."
Biography
Selftaught mathematician and scientist. The word 'scientist' was coined to describe her. Translated and expanded Laplace's work, making it accessible.
Key Facts
- Word 'scientist' coined for her
- Self-taught mathematician
- Translated and expanded Laplace
- First women Fellow of RAS
- Somerville College Oxford named for her
They didn't have a word for what she was. So they invented one.
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