Mary Winearls Porter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMary Winearls Porter
British crystallographer and mineralogist
Date of Birth: 26-Jul-1886
Place of Birth: King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 25-Nov-1980
Profession: crystallographer
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Mary Winearls Porter
- Mary “Polly” Winearls Porter (July 26, 1886 – November 25, 1980) was an English crystallographer and geologist, known for her contributions to the English crystallography field and publications about ancient Roman architecture.
- She was one of the first people who studied the application of stones in cultural heritage as a legacy of physical artifacts, and intangible attributes inherited from past generations.
- Porters extensive knowledge and contribution to her research can be said to have transformed this area of study into an established field of cross-disciplinary research.
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