Marie-Sophie Germain

1776 - 1831

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Germain made a major contribution to number theory, acoustics and elasticity.
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List of References (12 books/articles)

A Quotation

A Poster of Sophie Germain

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Additional Material in MacTutor

  1. Dubreil-Jacotin on Sophie Germain

Honours awarded to Sophie Germain
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Paris street namesRue Sophie Germain (14th Arrondissement)
Planetary featuresCrater Germain on Venus

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  3. Agnes Scott College
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