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Elena Cornaro Piscopia

Venetian philosopher

Born: Died: English

Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia or Elena Lucrezia Corner, also known in English as Helen Cornaro, was a Venetian philosopher of noble descent who in 1678 became one of the first women to receive an academic degree from a university and the first to receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

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Venetian philosopher

Elena Cornaro Piscopia's Historical Timeline

  1. Elena Cornaro Piscopia is born

    Elena Cornaro Piscopia, English venetian philosopher, known for venetian philosopher, was born on 1646-06-05.

  2. Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to re

    Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD

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When was Elena Cornaro Piscopia born?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia was born on 1646-06-05 (English).
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Venetian philosopher
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Elena Cornaro Piscopia was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Elena Cornaro Piscopia is born, Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, the first woman to re.
When did Elena Cornaro Piscopia die?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia died on 1684-01-01.

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