Maria Bakunin
Maria Bakunin | |
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Мария Бакунин | |
Maria Bakunin (1895) | |
| Born | Maria Mikhailovna Bakunina 2 February 1873 Krasnoyarsk, Russia |
| Died | 17 April 1960 (aged 87) Naples, Italy |
| Nationality | Russian-Italian |
| Other names | Marussia Bakunin |
| Alma mater | University of Naples Federico II |
| Spouse | Agostino Oglialoro Todaro |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Stereochemistry Applied chemistry Earth sciences |
| Institutions | Scuola Superiore Politecnica Accademia Pontaniana |
| Website | Official website |
Maria Mikhailovna Bakunina (Russian: Мария Михайловна Бакунина; 1873–1960) was a Russian-Italian chemist and geologist. Born in Siberia, she moved to southern Italy at a young age, taking up chemistry during her education. By the time of her graduation from the University of Naples, she was already a pioneering figure in stereochemistry and made a number of advancements in applied chemistry. During the early 20th century, she carried out a series of geological surveys in the region of Campania, identifying a number of ichthyol deposits for exploitation. With the outbreak of World War II, she continued her work at the University of Naples and dedicated herself to the rebuilding of the Accademia Pontaniana after the war.