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Zulma Brandoni de Gasparini

Zulma Nélida Brandoni de Gasparini, an Argentine paleontologist and zoologist, has made significant contributions to the field of paleontology. Her groundbreaking work on South American paleontology, particularly in Mesozoic reptiles, has expanded our understanding of prehistoric life on the continent. She also gained international recognition for leading a team that discovered a new dinosaur species, named in her honor. Through her research, teaching, and numerous awards, Brandoni de Gasparini is an inspiration to aspiring scientists and a key figure in women’s history.

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Mary Cecil, 2nd Baroness Amherst of Hackney

Mary Rothes Margaret Cecil, 2nd Baroness Amherst of Hackney, OBE (née Mary Rothes Margaret Tyssen-Amherst; 25 April 1857 – 21 December 1919) was a British hereditary peer, charity worker, amateur archaeologist, and ornithologist. She was one of the few English women to have held a peerage in her own right and made significant contributions to archaeology and ornithology.

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