= Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1623–1673), was an English aristocrat, writer, and philosopher, known for her contributions to literature and her unique approach to science and gender. Born Margaret Lucas, she married William Cavendish, the Duke of Newcastle, who was a prominent literary figure and soldier. Cavendish is notable for her extensive body of work, which includes poetry, plays, and philosophical writings.
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