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Isabella Cortese
16th-century Italian alchemist and writer · Writers · Died 1561
Isabella Cortese, was an Italian alchemist and writer of the Renaissance. All that is known of her life and work is from her book on alchemy, The Secrets of Lady Isabella Cortese. Cortese was also well-versed in several fields other than alchemy.
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She helped develop a variety of facial cosmetic products and made a variety of other contributions to science during the 16th century.
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 1561
