Who is a famous female mathematician?

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There have been many famous female mathematicians throughout history, but some of the most well-known include:

Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) is often considered the world's first computer programmer, thanks to her work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.
Emmy Noether (1882-1935) made major contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. She is known for her work on symmetry, which led to the development of the concept of Noether's theorem.
Sophia Kovalevskaya (1850-1891) was the first woman to obtain a doctorate in mathematics, and she made significant contributions to the fields of analysis and differential equations.
Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017) was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, which is considered one of the highest honors in mathematics. She made significant contributions to the field of geometry and topology.
Karen Uhlenbeck (1942- ) became the first woman to be awarded the Abel Prize in mathematics in 2019. She is known for her work on partial differential equations and gauge theory, which has had important applications in physics and engineering.

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