Catherine Jérémie

Catherine Jérémie
Born
Catherine-Gertrude Jérémie

(1664-09-22)22 September 1664
Quebec City, New France
Died1 July 1744(1744-07-01) (aged 79)
Montreal, New France
Known forOne of the earliest botanists in Canada; first known female naturalist in New France; applying Indigenous medicinal knowledge to women's health
Scientific career
FieldsMidwifery, botany, herbalism

Catherine Jérémie (1664–1744) was a French-Canadian midwife and botanist in New France.

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