Maria Medina Coeli | |
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| Born | Maria Candida Medina Coeli 1764 Chiavenna, Italy |
| Died | 1846 Pianello Lario, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Helena Perpenti |
| Occupation(s) | scientist, inventor |
| Spouse | Bernardino Lena Perpenti |
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Maria Medina Coeli (1764 in Chiavenna – 1846 in Pianello Lario) (also known as Helena Perpenti) was an Italian physician, inventor and botanist.
Maria was the daughter of the physician Sebastian Medina Coeli and his wife Isabella Battistessa Coeli who belonged to one of the most prominent families in the alpine town where Maria was born. She was the youngest of five children.[1]