Mary Ward (scientist)
Categories: 1827 births | 1869 deaths | Road accident victims | Scientist stubs
Mary Ward (b. Mary King, April 1827 in Ballylin, County Offaly, Ireland; d. 31 August, 1869) was a multi-skilled scientist in the microscopic and telescopic fields.
She had the misfortune to fall under the wheels of an experimental steam car built by her cousins. This happened on 31 August, 1869, and may sadly make her the earliest road accident victim.
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References
- Irish Universities Promoting Science Group. Profile of Mary Ward. Retrieved on May 30, 2005.