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298 to ornament the temple of Diana at Ephesus, carried away the third honour, the first being given to Policletus, and the second to Phidias. . poems are of great repute in Spain. They are famous for their sublimity, force, and erudition, but are thought by good critics to be inferior to her works in prose. It is said, many Spanish poets surpass her in harmony, but none equal her in variety and extent of knowledge. . extraordinary woman, who learnt languages with wonderful facility, understanding the German, Polish, French, Italian, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew; was well versed in history, natural and political, painting, poetry, and music. But what she applied herself most to was mathematics and astronomy. In 1630, she published astronomical tables, under the title of Urania Propitia, which are held in high esteem; and her acquaintance was sought by the most learned astronomers, to many of whom she communicated memoirs of useful discoveries. She made verses with much facility.

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