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Wang Zhenyi
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Wang Zhenyi (1768–1797) was a scientist from the Qing dynasty, who breached the feudal customs of the time, which hindered women's rights, by working to educate herself and make contributions in the fields of astronomy, mathematics (especially trigonometry), and poetry.
Quotes
It's made to believe / Women are the same as Men; / Are you not convinced / Daughters can also be heroic?
Ignotofsky Rachel 2016 Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World 12 Ten Speed Press 978-1-60774-976-9 https://archive.org/details/womeninscience500000igno
Tsjeng Zing 2018 Forgotten Women: The Scientists 26 Octopus Publishing 978-1-84403-983-8
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Category:1768 births
Category:1797 deaths
Category:Women scientists from China
Category:Astronomers from China