About
Daughter of Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who was an important mediator throughout her father's life and served as San Matteo's apothecary.
Before Fame
She took the veil at the San Matteo convent in 1616 and chose her religious name, Maria in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Trivia
The International Astronomical Union named the impact crater Maria Celeste on Venus after her.
Family Life
She was born the eldest of three siblings and grew up with a sister and brother.
Associated With
She was the daughter of scientist Galileo Galilei.
