Mary Ward (scientist)

Mary Ward ( * April 27, 1827 in Ballylin, County Offaly, † August 31 1869 in Birr ) was an Irish scientist.

Mary Ward became known not only by their microscope work and their drawings, but also because of an accident with a steam-powered vehicle in which she suffered fatal injuries and was the first fatalities of the history of motor vehicle traffic was. The vehicle was built by the children of her cousins ​​William Parsons himself and also down. One inattention Wards should have led to the accident.

Works

  • A World of Wonders revealed by the Microscope. A book for young students. Groombridge & Sons, London, 1858.
  • Microscope Teachings. Descriptions of various objects of especial interest and beauty angepasst for microscopic observation. Groombridge & Sons, London, 1864.
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