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James Clerk Maxwell

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Katherine Mary Clerk Maxwell, born Katherine Dewar in 1824, is remembered as the wife of the distinguished Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Their marriage took place in Aberdeen in 1858. During the 1850s and 1860s, Katherine provided valuable assistance to her husband in his scientific endeavours. Her contributions included support for his research into colour vision and his practical investigations into the behaviour of gases.

Katherine Dewar passed away on 12 December 1886. Her connection with James Clerk Maxwell's scientific pursuits offers a glimpse into the collaborative nature of discovery during that era, highlighting the support often provided by partners in groundbreaking work. She was born in Glasgow.

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