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Mary Somerville

Mary Somerville (1780–1872) was a mathematician, writer and scientist.

Also recorded as Mrs. Mary Somerville; Mary Fairfax; Mary Greig; Mary Fairfax Greig Somerville; Mary Fairfax Somerville; Mary Sommerville.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Mary Fairfax.

Born at Jedburgh in 1780, died at Naples in 1872.

In detail

Ada Lovelace is recorded as having studied under Mary Somerville. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is popular science and mathematics.

Membership is recorded of American Philosophical Society, Royal Astronomical Society and Accademia Pontaniana.

Works named in the authority record are On the connection of the physical sciences, On molecular and microscopic science and Mechanism of the Heavens.

Distinctions recorded are Patron’s Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Mary Somerville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q268702: Mary Somerville

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