What was Mary Somerville's maiden name?
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Fairfax
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The answer is Fairfax. Mary Somerville, born Mary Fairfax on December 26, 1780, in Jedburgh, Scotland, was a renowned mathematician and scientist. Despite limited access to formal education due to her gender, she displayed exceptional aptitude for mathematics and astronomy. Her groundbreaking contributions to algebra, calculus, and celestial mechanics propelled her to international recognition.
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