There are so many women throughout history who are remembered for being the wife of their husband and are often referred to in these terms. How did she escape this? I never hear people say "Pierre Curie and his wife Marie". Is she just that cool?
I knew about Marie far before I learned about Pierre as well.
I'd assume a lot of it is because she kept doing research for almost 30 years after he died.
Ah, this would have a lot to do with it