She was arguably the most educated and most famous woman of the 17th century. She spoke Latin, modern European languages, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Syriac, Aramaic, and Ethiopian. She also excelled in art, music and literature.
- Luisa Ignacia Roldan
- Rachel Ruysch
- Anna Maria van Schurman
- Teresa Del Po
Answer
The correct answer is C) Anna Maria van Schurman.
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