The younger Curie barely knew her father; she was less than two years old when he was tragically killed. Pierre Curie died instantly in an accident on April 6, 1906 when he was pulled under the wheels of a carriage while attempting to cross a Paris street; his cranium was crushed by the force. Eve's mother lost her partner in marriage as well as science, and could never bear to talk of Pierre to her daughters after his death. Marie Curie's father-in-law, Dr. Eugène Curie provided support to her and her young daughters until his death in 1910.
Forced to raise her children alone, and determined to continue the work she had begun with husband, Pierre, Marie Curie also wished to spare her children some of the difficulties and fears she had been subject to as a child growing up in Poland. With the aid of governesses, she created lessons encouraged to stimulate both of her daughters' minds and bodies. She watched with great interest as each of the girls developed interests and skills in diverse areas. Music became the subject in which young Eve first excelled from a young age.
Physically, the girls were also encouraged in many areas. Despite all types of weather, they would take long walks.
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