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Marie Mercury Roth

1926 – 2020

American chemist

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About Marie Mercury Roth

Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 93). Marie Mercury Roth was an American chemist.

Marie Mercury Roth (April 30, 1926

Early life and education Marie Louise Mercury was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 30, 1926, to Nicholas and Josephine (Borré) Mercurio. After graduating from Girls' Latin School, she attended Mount Holyoke College for her undergraduate studies. She graduated summa cum laude from Mount Holyoke in 1945 with a major in chemistry with minors in mathematics, physics and physiology. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. Emma Perry Carr, and Lucy Pickett.

In 1982, she was the editor of the Amalgamator, the bulletin of the Milwaukee section of the American Chemical Society. In 1985, she became chair of the Milwaukee section of the ACS.

Family Circa 1951, Joanne later pursued graduate studies in statistics at UW. Donald died in 2003. Charles died in 2016.

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Mount Holyoke College, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Marie Mercury, Marie Roth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marie Mercury Roth?

American chemist

When was Marie Mercury Roth born?

Marie Mercury Roth was born on 30 April 1926 in Boston.

When did Marie Mercury Roth die?

Marie Mercury Roth died on 3 January 2020 in Wauwatosa.

What was Marie Mercury Roth's occupation?

Marie Mercury Roth was a chemist.

What nationality was Marie Mercury Roth?

Marie Mercury Roth was American.

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· Wikipedia: Marie Mercury Roth

· Wikidata: Q23013835

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