Émilie Du Châtelet by Mr. Ahnert

Who was she?

Mr_Ahnert — 2016-01-28 03:11:51 UTC

At 19, she was the wife of a military man and soon after the mother of three of his children. However, while her husband was away, she developed an interest in science and philosphy... among other things.

What did she contribute?

Mr_Ahnert — 2016-01-28 03:13:05 UTC

For a time, her french translation of Newton's Principia Mathematica was the only one known to exist. She worked on this project tirelessly up until her death, and it had to be finished posthumously.

How did her contribution change the world?

Mr_Ahnert — 2016-01-28 03:14:36 UTC

While her contributions themselves may have not been as scientifically noteworthy as others during this era, her existence in the history books is a significant achievement. As a woman scientist, she proved that this wouldn't be a man's game forever.

How did the world respond?

Mr_Ahnert — 2016-01-28 03:17:45 UTC

Sources

Mr_Ahnert — 2016-01-28 04:22:43 UTC

Riddle, Larry. “Emilie du Chatelet.” Biographies of Women Mathematicians. Apr. 1995. Web. 28 Jan. 2016.

The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Gabrielle-Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise Du Chatelet | French Scientist and Philosopher.” Encyclopædia Britannica. N.p.: Encyclopædia Britannica, n.d. Web. 28 Jan. 2016.