Who is the Mathematician? By: Jacy Crosson

She was born on December 17, 1706 in Paris.

She wrote a paper about the science of fire, it foresaw what we know as infrared rays.

She died at age 43 in the year 1749.

In 1739 she wrote a textbook on Leibniz’s physics for her son.

Her famous book is Mathematical principles of Natural Philosophy.

Her book (mentioned in the slide before) was not published until after her death.

Emilie was taught at home and showed much academic promise.

She married at age 19.

Emilie du Chatelet She was born on December 17, 1706 in Paris. She wrote a paper about the science of fire, it foresaw what we know as infrared rays. She died at age 43 in In 1739 she wrote a textnook on Leibinz’s physics fo her son. Her famous book is Mathematical Principles of Natuaral Philosophy. Her book was not published until after her death. Emilie was taught at home and showed much academic promise. She married at age 19.