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Mary Somerville

Scottish scientist and writer after whom an Oxford college is named

Did you know?The word scientist was first suggested in a review of her work to describe her broad expertise across multiple fields of study.

Mary Somerville (née Fairfax, formerly Greig; 1780–1872) was a Scottish scientist, writer, and polymath. She studied mathematics and astronomy, and in 1835 she and Caroline Herschel were elected as the first female Honorary Members of the Royal Astronomical Society.

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Age at death: 91
Years since death: 153

Born: December 26, 1780 · Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Died: November 28, 1872
Nationality: British
Known for: Science, Literature

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Father: William George Fairfax
Mother: Margaret Charters
Spouses: Samuel Greig Jr., William Somerville
Children: Martha Somerville, Mary Charlotte Somerville, Woronzow Greig

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