What is Sophie Germain's full name?
Marie-Sophie Germain
Sophie Germain nickname(s):
Marie, Auguste Antoine Le Blanc, Marie-Sophie Germain, Sophie Germain
Sophie Germain date of birth:
April 1, 1776
How old was Sophie Germain when died?
55
Where was Sophie Germain born?
Rue Saint-Denis, Paris, France
When did Sophie Germain die?
June 27, 1831
Where did Sophie Germain die?
Paris, France
Sophie Germain body shape:
Average
Is Sophie Germain gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sophie Germain's ethnicity?
White
What is Sophie Germain nationality?
French
What is Sophie Germain's occupation?
Mathematician, Physicist, Philosopher
Sophie Germain claim to fame:
Elasticity theory, differential geometry, and number theory.
Who is Sophie Germain's father?
Ambroise-Francois
Short Biography
Marie-Sophie Germain (1 April 1776 – 27 June 1831) was a French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher. Despite initial opposition from her parents and difficulties presented by society, she gained education from books in her father's library including ones by Leonhard Euler and from correspondence with famous mathematicians such as Lagrange, Legendre, and Gauss. One of the pioneers of elasticity theory, she won the grand prize from the Paris Academy of Sciences for her essay on the subject. Her work on Fermat's Last Theorem provided a foundation for mathematicians exploring the subject for hundreds of years after. Because of prejudice against her sex, she was unable to make a career out of mathematics, but she worked independently throughout her life. In recognition of her contribution towards advancement of mathematics, an honorary degree was also conferred upon her by the University of Göttingen six years after her death. At the centenary of her life, a street and a girls' school were named after her. The Academy of Sciences established The Sophie Germain Prize in her honor.