Marie Curie was a Polish scientist - and is probably one of the most famous scientists of all time. She was born in the Polish city of Warsaw, but later moved to France where she made an incredible discovery which would change the world.

Marie Curieis the only woman and the first person to receive the Nobel Prize twice and the only person to receive the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fieldsShe was also the first woman allowed to teach at the University of ParisHe is the only person who has won the Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields