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When was Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne born?

  • 1623

  • 1653

  • 1613

  • 1603

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Margaret Cavendish was born in 1623 in England. She was a writer, scientist, and philosopher. She is known for her work on natural philosophy, especially her theories on the nature of light and sound. She also wrote plays, poetry, and essays. Cavendish was a controversial figure in her time, and her work was often criticized by her contemporaries.
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