Wang Zhenyi

Wang Zhenyi (1768–1797) was a scientist from the Qing dynasty, who breached the feudal customs of the time, which hindered women's rights, by working to educate herself and make contributions in the fields of astronomy, mathematics (especially trigonometry), and poetry.

Quotes

• It's made to believe / Women are the same as Men; / Are you not convinced / Daughters can also be heroic?
  • Ignotofsky, Rachel (2016). Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed The World. Ten Speed Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-1-60774-976-9. 
  • Tsjeng, Zing (2018). Forgotten Women: The Scientists. Octopus Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-84403-983-8.