Sophie Germain
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Marie-Sophie Germain (April 1, 1776 – June 27, 1831) was a French mathematician who made important contributions to differential geometry and number theory.
The Sophie Germain prime and Crater Germain on Venus are named after her.
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- The "Sophie Germain" article on the English Wikipedia by Wikipedia contributors (accessed July 4, 2008).