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Marie Curie

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Mother of Modern Physics
Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist known for her research on radioactivity. Born in Poland in 1867, she later moved to France where she conducted groundbreaking experiments on radiation. Along with her husband Pierre Curie, she discovered the elements polonium and radium, earning her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. Despite facing discrimination as a woman in the male-dominated scientific community, Curie's dedication to her work and passion for science made her a trailblazer in the field of chemistry and physics. She passed away in 1934, leaving behind a legacy of scientific achievement and inspiration for future generations.
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Life Classification : Physicist , Chemist , Radioactivity
Life Id : PL4336232861696
Verified Name : marie-curie
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1867-Nov-07
Age : 158 years
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
Life Privacy : Public
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Created On: 2024-11-01 | Updated On: 2025-11-14
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Marie Curie: Pioneer of Science and Trailblazer for Women in STEM
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Biography of groundbreaking scientist and mother Marie Curie inspires future generations of women in science.
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Marie Curie: Pioneer of Radium Therapy and Cancer Research
Marie Curie's Contributions to Atomic Weights Committee and Radiochemistry
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Marie Curie's Radiology Innovations in WWI Revolutionized Medical Care
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Marie Curie's "Little Curies" revolutionized battlefield medicine during war, saving countless lives.
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Marie Curie's Discovery of Radium: A Landmark Breakthrough in Radioactivity
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