Wang Zhenyi (astronomer)
(1768-1797)
Chinese astronomer, mathematician and poet (18th century).
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Wang Zhenyi (simplified Chinese: 王贞仪; traditional Chinese: 王貞儀; pinyin: Wáng Zhēnyí; 1768–1797; styled Deqing (德卿)), also known as the Jinling and Jiangning Lady Historian (金陵女史), was a Chinese scientist from the Qing dynasty. Described as "an extraordinary woman of 18th Century China," she pursued education in several subjects and is known for her contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and poetry.
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1797 (aged 28)
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