Maria Mitchell

Standard Name: Mitchell, Maria

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Occupation Agnes Mary Clerke
AMC 's passion for astronomy led to her success and recognition in the field of this predominantly masculine science. Though she was never officially employed as an astronomer, she declined an offer to work for...

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1847: American astronomer Maria Mitchell was awarded...

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1847

American astronomer Maria Mitchell was awarded a gold medal by the King of Denmark for discovering a new comet.

1848: Astronomer Maria Mitchell was the first woman...

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1848

Astronomer Maria Mitchell was the first woman elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences .

1865: Maria Mitchell became the first woman to...

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1865

Maria Mitchell became the first woman to be appointed as a professor of astronomy, at Vassar College.

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