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Maria Sklodowski 1894
Maria Sklodowski (Marie Curie) in 1894

Maria Sklodowski (Marie Curie) in 1894

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In 1894, Maria Sklodowski received degree in mathematics, taking second place, after graduating in 1893 in physics, taking first place. That same year, while working as a reearcher, she met Pierre Curie, whom she married the following year.

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