Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, English noblewoman (born 1623)

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

English poet and philosopher (1623–1673)

Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne was an English philosopher, poet, scientist, fiction writer, and playwright. She was a prolific writer, publishing over 12 original texts under her name at a time when women were largely removed from publishing.