Born in Ellicott City, Maryland; orphaned at twelve.
Edith Clarke was born on February 10, 1883 in Ellicott City, Maryland. Tragically left parentless by the age of twelve, Clarke's early years were marked by hardship but also a determination that would become a hallmark of her future successes. Growing up with her siblings, Clarke’s early life in Maryland shaped her resilience and her drive to pursue education and eventually revolutionize engineering.
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