Queen of Science: Personal Recollections of Mary Somerville

Mary Somerville's early life was marked by a struggle against societal norms as she pursued her passion for mathematics and the classics, despite being educated in an environment focused on traditional femininity. Born in 1780 to a naval officer and raised in Burntisland, she faced significant obstacles yet remained determined to explore her intellectual interests. Her upbringing and education reflect the challenges women faced in the pursuit of knowledge during her time.