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Mary Somerville

1780 - 1872

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Born: 1780
Died: 1872
Nationality: Scottish
Fields of Interest: Astronomy
Occupation: Scottish scientist; Astronomer; Mathematician
Relationships: née Fairfax; afterward Greig
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Mary Somerville

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