Maria Gordon
Dame Maria Matilda Gordon (née Ogilvie; 30 April 1864 – 24 June 1939), sometimes known as
May Ogilvie Gordon or
May Gordon, was an eminent Scottish geologist,
palaeontologist, and politician. She was the first woman to be awarded a
Doctor of Science degree from the
University of London and the first woman to be awarded a PhD degree from the
University of Munich. She was also a supporter and campaigner for the rights and equality of children and women.
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