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Mary <I>King</I> Ward

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Mary King Ward

Birth
Ferbane, County Offaly, Ireland
Death
31 Aug 1869 (aged 42)
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Burial
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Mary Ward (1827 - 31 August 1869) was an Irish scientist who was killed when she fell under the wheels of an experimental steam car built by her cousins. As the unfortunate event occurred in 1869, she is thought to be the world's first motor vehicle accident victim.
Mary Ward (1827 - 31 August 1869) was an Irish scientist who was killed when she fell under the wheels of an experimental steam car built by her cousins. As the unfortunate event occurred in 1869, she is thought to be the world's first motor vehicle accident victim.

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