Maria Gordon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Maria Gordon

Scottish geologist

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1864

Place of Birth: Monymusk, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Jun-1939

Profession: geologist, paleontologist

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Dame Maria Matilda Gordon DBE LLD (née Ogilvie; 30 April 1864 – 24 June 1939), known as May Ogilvie Gordon, was an eminent Scottish geologist, palaeontologist, and politician.
She was the first woman to be awarded a Doctor of Science from University of London and the first woman to be awarded a PhD from the University of Munich.
She was also a supporter and campaigner for the rights and equality of children and women.