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(Swedish Agronomist Known for Discovering a Method in 1746 to Make Alcohol and Flour From Potatoes) Eva Ekeblad was a Swedish countess, agronomist, salon hostess, and scientist. In 1746, she discovered a method to make flour and alcohol from potatoes which earned her popularity. Her discovery made her the first female inductee of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1748.
