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Wichita State University: Emilie, Marquise Du Chatelet

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This straightforward biography of the French mathematician Emilie de Chatelet covers basics of her life and times. Her friendship with Voltaire, translation of Newton, and tragic early death are included.

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women mathematicians, 18th century french society, emilie du chatelet, death in childbirth, french court, french mathematician, friendship with voltaire, institutions de physique, translation of newton, women of mathematics
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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