Marie Curie
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Marie Curie
Biographical Record
Marie Curie in 1911
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1867 Warsaw, Kingdom of Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 4 July 1934 (aged 66) Passy, Haute-Savoie, France |
| Nationality | Polish, French |
| Career & Education | |
| Education | University of Paris (BS, PhD) |
| Recognition & Links | |
| Awards | Nobel Prize in Physics (1903), Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911) |
Marie Salomea Skłodowska-Curie (7 November 1867 – 4 July 1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields.
Scientific Achievements
Her achievements included the development of the theory of radioactivity, techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Under her direction, the world's first studies were conducted into the treatment of neoplasms using radioactive isotopes.
Nobel Prizes
- **Nobel Prize in Physics (1903)**: Shared with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel for research on radiation.
- **Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1911)**: Awarded for the discovery of radium and polonium.