Marília Chaves Peixoto
Marília Chaves Peixoto | |
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| Born | February 24, 1921 |
| Died | January 5, 1961 (aged 39) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
| Occupation(s) | Mathematician and engineer |
| Spouse | Maurício Peixoto |
Marília Chaves Peixoto (24 February 1921 – 5 January 1961) was a Brazilian mathematician and engineer who worked in dynamical systems. Peixoto was the first Brazilian woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics and the first Brazilian woman to join the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.