Maria Gordon
British scientist
Born on: April 30, 1864Died on: June 24, 1939
Aged: 75 years 55 days (901 months)
Gender: Female
Nationality: United kingdom of great britain and ireland
Birth Sign: Taurus
Dame Maria Matilda Gordon, 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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