# Marie Curie
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| (Marie Curie) |
**Full Name:** Maria Skłodowska Curie
**Date of Birth:** November 7, 1867
**Birthplace:** Warsaw, Kingdom of Poland (now in Poland)
**Date of Death:** July 4, 1934
**Occupation:** Physicist, Chemist
## Early Life and Education
Marie Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland, and faced gender-based limitations in pursuing higher education. Undeterred, she moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne (University of Paris).
## Pioneering Research in Radioactivity
### Ph.D. and Early Work
Curie earned her Ph.D. in Physics in 1903, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her early research on radioactivity laid the foundation for her groundbreaking discoveries.
### Nobel Prizes
In 1903, Marie Curie shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel for their work on radioactivity. In 1911, she received a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, for her discovery of the elements radium and polonium.
## Professional Achievements
### First Female Professor at the Sorbonne
Curie became the first female professor at the Sorbonne. Despite facing discrimination, she continued her research and inspired future generations of scientists.
### World War I
During World War I, Curie contributed to the war effort by developing mobile radiography units, providing crucial medical support on the front lines.
## Personal Life
### Marriage to Pierre Curie
Marie Curie married fellow scientist Pierre Curie in 1895. Their collaboration was not only scientific but also a partnership in raising two daughters.
### Widowhood and Later Relationships
Tragically, Pierre Curie died in a traffic accident in 1906. Marie Curie later had a relationship with physicist Paul Langevin.
## Legacy
### Scientific Impact
Marie Curie's work laid the groundwork for advancements in nuclear physics and medical treatments. Her pioneering research continues to influence various scientific disciplines.
### Breaking Gender Barriers
Curie's achievements shattered gender barriers in science, inspiring women worldwide to pursue careers in STEM fields.
## Later Years and Death
Despite exposure to radiation during her research, Curie continued her work until her death from aplastic anemia, likely caused by prolonged radiation exposure.
## Honors and Recognition
Marie Curie received numerous awards and honors during her lifetime, including being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
This biography provides an overview of Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her personal life, and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer for women in the field of physics and chemistry.
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