Kovalevski, Sonya (1850–1891)Russian mathematician and novelist who made important contributions to the theory of differential equations. Her brother-in-law, Alexandr Onufrievich Kovalevski (1840–1901) did pioneering work in embryology. Related category• MATHEMATICIANSAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |