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What did The Morning Post call Mary Somerville in her obituary?

  • Duchess of Science

  • Queen of Science

  • Mistress of Mathematics

  • Lady of Astronomy

Answer

Queen of Science, a title bestowed upon Mary Somerville in her obituary by The Morning Post, is a fitting tribute to her remarkable contributions to science. Somerville defied the societal constraints of her time and achieved prominence in a male-dominated field. Her groundbreaking work in mathematics and astronomy, particularly her research on the physical sciences and her influential scientific texts, solidified her position as a pioneering figure in scientific history.
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