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Ellen Swallow Richards

Ellen Swallow Richards (1842–1911) was an American chemist, university teacher and economist.

Also recorded as Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards; Ellen Henrietta Richards; Ellen Richards; Ellen H. Richards; Ellen Henrietta Swallow (Nellie).

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ellen Henrietta Swallow (Nellie).

Born at Dunstable in 1842, died at Boston in 1911.

In detail

Ellen Swallow Richards studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vassar College and Westford Academy. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is environmental chemistry. Maria Mitchell is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Jamaica Plain and Ellen Swallow Richards House. Employment is recorded with Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Distinctions recorded are National Women's Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ellen Swallow Richards”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7273: Ellen Swallow Richards

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