Maria Gordon
Scottish geologist, paleontologist, and politician (1864–1939)
Died aged 75TaurusUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
Dame Maria Matilda Gordon (née Ogilvie; 30 April 1864 – 24 June 1939), sometimes known as May Ogilvie Gordon or May Gordon, was an eminent Scottish geologist, palaeontologist, and politician. She was the first woman to be awarded a Doctor of Science degree from the University of London and the first woman to be awarded a PhD degree from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. She was also a supporter and campaigner for the rights and equality of children and women.
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Family
- Siblings
- Francis Grant Ogilvie
Awards & honours (2)
- Lyell Medal
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Quick answers about Maria Gordon
- How old was Maria Gordon?
- Maria Gordon died on June 24, 1939 at the age of 75.
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- Maria Gordon was born on April 30, 1864.
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- Maria Gordon was born in Monymusk.
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- Maria Gordon's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Maria Gordon is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Maria Gordon is known as geologist, paleontologist, zoologist.
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