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Google celebrates the 373th birthday of world's first lady PhD holder,Intalian philosopher, theologian Elena Cornaro Piscopia with a doodle.Today is Elena Cornaro Piscopia's 373rd birthday of Italian philosopher, theologian with on June 5, 2019. In 1678, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, also known as Helen Cornaro, became the first woman in the world to earn a PhD degree, at the age of 32.
Born on June 5, 1646, in Venice to a nobleman and his mistress, Elena Cornaro Piscopia began her studies in Latin and Greek under distinguished instructors and polished her skills in these languages. By the time Elena was seven, her parents had recognised her giftedness.She also mastered Hebrew, Spanish, French, and Arabic, while studying the harpsichord, clavichord, harp, and violin. She became an expert musician as well.Elena later studied mathematics and astronomy, but her greatest interest was in philosophy and theology. In 1672, she enrolled at the University of Padua after becoming president of the Venetian society Accademia dei Pacifici.Elena was presented with the traditional laurel wreath, ermine cape, gold ring, and book of philosophy, after the successful interview at the Padua cathedral.
She died due to poor health conditions and the extensive charitable work, the rigorous penances she performed, and her extreme dedication to her studies took their toll on her weak physical condition.
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