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Mary Somerville: A Mathematician in Regency London

12 November @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

This public lecture will explore how Mary Somerville (1780-1872) became a renowned mathematician in the 19th century, focusing on her time living in London. Attendees will learn how Somerville used mathematics to study the movements of planets and moons, and see how she shared her knowledge in letters and books.

Free to attend and no registration required. Just turn up!

Details

Date:
12 November
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.pascal-theatre.com/project/mary-somerville-scientist-brigitte-stenhouse-12-november/

Organiser

Sally Mijit

Venue

Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre
2nd Floor, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road
London, WC1X 8PA United Kingdom
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