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Laura Bassi — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 29 October 1711 · Died: 20 February 1778 · Age at death: 66

How old was Laura Bassi when she died?

Laura Bassi died aged 66. She was born on 29 October 1711 and died on 20 February 1778.

Italian physicist and first woman to earn a science doctorate

Did you know?She was the first female professor at a European university and managed her academic work while raising a large family.

Laura Maria Caterina Bassi Veratti (29 October 1711 – 20 February 1778) was an Italian physicist and academic. Recognized and depicted as "Minerva" (goddess of wisdom), she was the first woman to have a doctorate in science, and the second woman in the world to earn the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

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Age at death: 66
Years since death: 248

Born: October 29, 1711 · Bologna, Italy
Died: February 20, 1778
Nationality: Papal
Known for: Science, Philosophy

Family

Father: Giuseppe Bassi
Spouse: Giovanni Giuseppe Veratti

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