Kirstine Meyer

Kirstine Bjerrum Meyer (12 October 1861 – 28 September 1941) was a Danish physicist and was the first woman from her country to earn a doctorate in natural sciences.

For the Swedish mezzo-soprano, see Kerstin Meyer.
Kirstine Bjerrum Meyer
Born
Kirstine Bjerrum

12 October 1861
Skærbæk, Denmark
Died28 September 1941
Hellerup, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Alma materUniversity of Copenhagen
Occupationphysicist
Known forFirst Danish woman to earn a doctorate in natural sciences
SpouseAdolph Constantin Meyer (1854-1896)
ChildrenJohannes (son)
Parents
  • Niels Janniksen Bjerrum (1826-1880) (father)
  • Christiane Degn (1826-1877) (mother)
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