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Physicist
Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a Polish-born French physicist, best known for her work in radioactivity. Together with her husband, she discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. Her work in radiation paved the way for new cancer treatments. She also created portable x-ray machines, called "Petite Curies" in order to help soldiers on the battlefield.
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PersonalDetails
Born:
November 7, 1867, Warsaw Poland
Died:
July 4, 1934, near Sallanches, France (radiation)
Family:
Władysław (father), Bronisława (mother), Józef (brother), Bronisława, Helena, Zofia (sisters)
Spouse:
Pierre Curie (1895-1906) (2 children)