MARIE CURIE Marie Curie was born youngest of five children in Warsaw, Poland on November 7, 1867. She was well-taught by both her mother, Bronsilawa, a teacher, and her father, Wladyslaw, a professor of mathematics and physics. Marie continued her study of mathematical sciences at the University of Paris in 1891. While working in distinguished laboratory of Gabriel Lippman, she met her husband Pierre Curie. “Their marriage (July 25, 1895) marked the start of a partnership that was soon to …showed first 75 words of 523 total…

…showed last 75 words of 523 total…scientist” (Science in Poland), discovered radium and polonium and was a significant figure in the development of radioactivity. She was a role model not only for women but also for mankind. Marie Curie won the hearts of millions, including Albert Einstein. He once said, “Marie Curie is, of all celebrated beings, the one whom fame has not corrupted. (Science in Poland). Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY “Marie Curie – Polish/French Physicist” 19 September 2000. “Science in Poland – Maria Sklodowska-Curie” 17 September 2000.