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Maria Lewin (1859 - unknown) was a Swedish botanist.

Life
Lewin was born in Stockholm, Sweden on July 30, 1859. As a young woman, she attended Wallinska Skolan, a girls' high school in Stockholm. In 1881, she became qualified in elementary education. However, she matriculated at Stockholm University (then called Stockholm Högskola) in 1884 and earned a degree in science and mathematics education. After she graduated, she returned to her high school alma mater to teach.

Scientific Career
Lewin researched at the Botanical Institute of Stockholm University and published research in 1887 and 1888. Her research concerned algae and the anatomy of monocotyledons.