Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed Science Forever
Early Life and Education
Marie Curie (1867–1934) was one of the most extraordinary scientists in history. She was born as Maria Skłodowska on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, then under Russian rule. She was the youngest of five children in a family of teachers who deeply valued education.
Because women were barred from higher education, Marie studied secretly at the...
