The scientist that history forgot
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1774844,00.html
David Bodanis was intrigued when he found a reference to an unknown
18th-century Frenchwoman - and astonished by what he went on to learn
about her
Monday May 15, 2006
The Guardian
A few years ago I was researching a book about Einstein when I stumbled
on a footnote about an obscure Frenchwoman of the early 18th century.
Her name was Emilie du Ch=E2telet; according to the note, she had played
some role in developing the modern concept of energy, and had aquired a
certain notoriety in her day.
It left me intrigued, and hungry to know more. And what I discovered,
as I tracked down her letters and books over the next few months,
astounded me. Because that footnote had understated her significance
entirely. Emilie du Ch=E2telet had played a crucial role in the
development of science. What's more, she had had a wild life.
"Emilie du Ch=E2telet" OR "Emilie du Chatelet"
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e%20du%20Ch%C3%A2telet%22%20OR%20%22Emilie%20du%20Chatelet%22&btnG=3DSearch=
&sa=3DN&tab=3Dgn
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+du+Chatelet%22&btnG=3DSearch+Directory&hl=3Den&cat=3Dgwd%2FTop
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lie+du+Chatelet%22&start=3D0&scoring=3Dd&num=3D100&hl=3Den&lr=3D&safe=3Doff&
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