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Sophie Germain grew up in a house on Rue St Denis, but after her younger sister married, the family moved to
13 Rue de Savoi where she spent her adulthood. In this house, located a few blocks away, across from the Seine River, Sophie
died in 1831.
I took these pictures years ago. The first one shows the entrance of the building, identified by a
plaque honoring Sophie as a philosopher and mathematician. I entered the building and took more pictures from the courtyard,
searching for what could have been Sophie's window. Needless to say, I felt Sophie's presence, as if she were still there,
reaching out to me across time...
If you wish information about Sophie Germain just click this address to send me mail: musielak@scientist.com
Please feel free to download some of the presentations I've made in the past few years to honor Sophie Germain and
also to talk about the contributions of women and science and mathematics. Click on the tab "Presentations".
Presentations
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