Wang Zhenyi (astronomer)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Zhenyi
王贞仪
Born1768
Died1797 (c. aged 29)
Other namesJinling Lady Historian, Jiangning Lady Historian
OccupationScientist
EraQing dynasty
Known forContributions to astronomy, mathematics and poetry.

Wang Zhenyi (simplified Chinese: 王贞仪; traditional Chinese: 王貞儀; pinyin: Wáng Zhēnyí; 1768–1797; styled Deqing (德卿)), also known as the Jinling and Jiangning Lady Historian (金陵女史), was a Chinese scientist from the Qing Dynasty. Described as "an extraordinary woman of 18th Century China," she pursued education in several subjects and is known for her contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and poetry.

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