Why Famous:An esteemed musician and philosopher of her time, Piscopia was the first woman to receive an academic degree and a PhD degree from a university.
Born: June 5, 1646 Birthplace:Venice, Republic of Venice Star Sign: Gemini
1678-06-25 Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, 1st woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD
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