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Famous women in Romania. History has preserved the memory of those who were involved in areas long held by men , as tradition: affairs , political battles, the country's government ... Some fierce, some discreet, pushed by their inner strength,
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Famous women in Romania
History has preserved the memory of those who were involved in areas long held by men , as tradition: affairs , political battles, the country's government ... Some fierce, some discreet, pushed by their inner strength, in light of unusual circumstances, have made amazing acts of courage that only later scholars have analyzed trying to understand the causes and consequences.
In an area highly-conservatoire of Europe where, traditionally, only men could occupy higher political positions, and women have the decorative role, was for decades"Lady Iron of Balkans". She had tenacity and cruelty. Books of historiography, often call her "Mrs. Chiajna. She initiated numerous religious establishments and set up in 1552 in Campulung Muscel, one of the oldest Romanian schools. Doamna Chiajna
Mrs.Chiajna has begun act as a diplomat, in Istanbul, where went into exile with her husband, Principe of Wallachia. She successfully put his husband on the throne .At his death, it requires the throne for her son, a child of 13 years, leading by herself actualy . Chiajna actually has created a small army, took over military command, working unheard of in Wallachia. Married Dobra, last daughter, with Murad's sandgeac-Bey. Death of Suleiman and the Sultan Murad ascended throne allowed her to interfere in politics throughout the Balkan Peninsula.
Following the historic act of January 24, 1859, Elena Cuza became first lady of the country. In the seven years of his reign contributed with modesty and dignity , to work to reform all country, near Mr Union,Alexandru Ioan Cuza, being happy inspiration of Education Law and a vigorous supporter of the administration reform and land reform. Because of her education and spiritual qualities, urged to devote his whole life and wealth for philanthropic purposes. She began charitable work in Bucharest, With "Lady Helen Asylum" in Cotroceni, for orphan girls, and continued in Iasi, where she act in voluntary work area as nurse at the hospital "Charity." Elena Cuza
Maria RosettiThe first woman journalist in Romania Born in 1820, Guernsey, England It was C.A. Rosetti's wife, important Romanian journalist, politician and writer Maria Rosetti took active part in the Revolution of 1848 in the Romanian Country Fighting for the rights of Romanians and was an ardent feminist A former model for painter Daniel C. Rosenthal for " Revolutionary Romania 1848", and "Romania without-chains on the Field of Liberty"
When her husband is arrested she released him. Is a heroine worthy of an adventure story. After 9 years of exile they return to Romania and initiate the Romanian newspaper with Rosetti, who served in support of revolutionary ideas. In 1887 the Romanian troops led by Charles I, cross the Danube, Mary will lead a field hospital. She put the writing in the national interest.
Smaranda GheorghiuFirst female explorers to North Pole Born on 18 September 1857 Studying at Central School of Girls from Bucharest Write fiction and social satire, humorous sketches and poems, make translations 1902 reached the North Pole Promoter of "Movement of Romanian women" Is elected vice president of the Universal Alliance of Women for Peace It was the first Romanian teacher who lectured in the West
Maria Cuţarida CrătunescuFirst woman doctor in Romania It was born in 1857 in Calarasi Is descending of the famous doctor Carol Davila He studied medicine at Montpellier and Paris, its exceptional results were widely publicized In Romania she initiated and lead Department of Gynecology of Hospital Philanthropy Established the first nursery and children's homes, build Native Society aimed childcare Is mobilized during the war as doctor
Hariclea DarcléeA soprano , the favorite of the great composers of the world Born on 10 June 1860 Study in Vienna In 1888 Pierre Gaillard discovered her, one of the Paris Grand Opera directors who recommended her the composer Charles Gounod "She has a nightingale in her throat, saying about her voice with three octaves ambitus She was employed at Scala from Milano where was admired by the great Verdi One of the greatest opera singers, her presence on the world scene was a Romanian triumph in the global public consciousness At Braila-Romania, is the International Festival of Singing, "Hariclea Darclée" to honor the name of the great sopranos
Elena VacarescuWinner of the French Academy Born in 21 September 1866, Bucharest Came from an old family of boyars She studied in Paris and her poetic art was perfected in guidance by poet Sully Prudhomme Becomes close to Queen Elizabeth (Carmen Sylva) Her marriage to Crown Prince Ferdinand is forbidden In exile in Paris has a rich literary and political activity, In 1920 she is part of the Romanian delegation to the League of Nations 1925 - Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy
Sarmiza BilcescuFirst woman doctor in law in the world Born on 25 April 1867 Social position allows him to enter on the Faculty of Law, Paris Face opposition in his approach, but after much debate its allowed to be the first woman student of the Law School of Paris 1890 - first woman who supports his thesis Develop a theory of feminism
Ella NegruzziThe first woman lawyer in Romania Born on 11 September 1876 Negruzzi family played a key role in Romanian political life (sec XIX - XX) Ella Negruzzi - the first woman lawyer in Romania and Eastern Europe She had suffered discrimination in her own field Se supported women's empowerment In 1930 defended of communist Ana Pauker in a political process
Elena Caragiani-StoenescuFirst Woman Aviator of Romania Was born May 13 1887, Tecuci Fascinated by aviation is witnessing the historic flight made by Aurel Vlaicu It is the first woman in the country licensed in law The first woman entered the flying school She faced many prejudices Romanian authorities have systematically refused to give her the pilot certificate France gave her patent on completion Civil Aviation School ( at 27 years old) During the war she was nurse of Red Crosse, like volunteer
Elisa Leonida ZamfirescuFirst Woman Engineer of Europe Born November 10 1887 She is not admitted ,because of prejudices of the time, at the School of Bridges and Roads in Bucharest 1909 became the first female student at the Royal Academy of Engineering in Germany After graduation employed by the Geological Institute of Bucharest During the war manage a hospital She achieved outstanding results in science and technology
Ecaterina Teodoroiu Ecaterina Teodoroiu was born in 1894 in Targu-Jiu. During school he worked as a scout and soon after, Romania entered in World War I. Catherine was sister care in the first line of the battle. For acts of bravery gets rewards from the hands of King Ferdinand I. On August 22, 1917, during the offensive of Moldova, Ecaterina Teodoroiu fell heroically at the command of the platoon . Her last words were: "Go ahead, forward boys, you are with me!" She was buried on the battlefield, then in the Mausoleum of Marasesti and in 1921, in the Mausoleum in the center of Targu Jiu, her birth town.
Ana AslanScientist who beat old age She was born în1897, at Braila 1915 -begin to study at Faculty of Medicine-Bucharest In 1949 begin his career in gerontology In 1951 the first Institute of Gerontology from world. She is the director Develop Gerovital H3, medicine with curative effects on premature aging and age-related diseases
Another brand is"Aslavital” -Ana Aslan, in industrial production from 1980 Method of treatment of Dr. Aslan and her patented medicines , has brought 17 million dollars profit per year for the Romanian state. Famous patients : Pablo Neruda, Salvador Dali, Charlie Chaplin, Aristotle Onassis, Charles de Gaulle, Marlene Dietrich
Smaranda BrăescuThe first woman parachutist in Romania Born on May 21 1897. Comes from a family of yeomen. At age 18 makes first flight entertainment. The first woman patent parachuting in Romania, international patent obtained in Germany .Romania became the fourth country in Europe with a patented parachuting woman. Beat the female world record at parachute jump (6200 m). Award has given - the Virtue aviation, "Golden Cross class “. In the USA in Sacramento, beat all world records in skydiving, including men (7233m) .Get title of the absolute world champion, and number 1 in sport in the world . First european which was patented as a pilot in the U.S. 1936 - First woman flying across the Mediterranean - world premiere. In health squadron participates in battles on the Eastern Front.
Princess in absolute condition. Lucia Sturdza Bulandra has held the rank of Princess on stage, in an age where players were treated as mountebank- She was descendent of Prince Sturdza and gave life to "Queen Margot", "Anna Karenina "and" Mary Stuart. " 68 years of theater. Her acting school is unsurpassed bears his name and spirit. Lucia Sturdza Bulandra"Great lady” of the Romanian theater
Florica BagdasarThe first woman minister of Romania She was born in 1901. He attended the Faculty of Medicine. Her husband has introduced in Romania a new branch of medicine, neurosurgery. Study with a Rockefeller fellowship in U.S. 1946 - the only woman in the Romanian delegation to the Paris Peace Conference. 1946 - 1948 Minister of Health is the first woman who was part of a Government of Romania. She lead pilot- campaigns against malaria in Dobrogea Tulcea. 1946- creates Mental Hygiene Center, which treat children with behavioral problems or retarded. Is marginalized and denigrated by the communist regime. After 1956 is rehabilitated and becomes vice president of the Red Cross.
Marina ŞtirbeiRomanian aviation Princess She was born on March 19, 1912, niece of Prince Barbu Stirbei. Learn to fly at School "Mircea Cantacuzino“. Participate in aviation meetings and make aviation acrobatics. Initiated the first Sanitary Aviation -1939 - White Squadron. First and only Romanian woman military pilot. Maintain a sanatorium for wounded airmen after war, for recovering. She contributed to the emancipation of women and putting them on an equal footing, in an area difficult to access for the women, as aviation.
Sofia IonescuThe first woman neurosurgeon in the world She was born in 1920, Falticeni. She studied at the Faculty of Medicine of Bucharest, specialty neurochirurghie. 1944 - first woman in the world which performing a brain operation. She operated many VIP's. Professor emeritus member of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Maria Tănase Maria Tanase means many old songs added orally directly from Romanian on the gramophone . But Maria Tanase means recording on Columbia Studios, London, Vienna, only at 24 years, presence at the famous 1939 New York World's Fair, drastic censorship of Legionnaire regime or continuous monitoring of Communist security. Since October 1940, music of Maria Tanasewas banned because "distort Romanian folklore". The real reason of this action was anti-Semitic, because the presences of Hebrew intellectuals on the circle of friends of Maria Tanase
Iolanda Balas-Soter was born in Timisoara, 1936. Is the Olympic champion which dominated the "high jump " for a decade. Iolanda Balas-Soter 's story means a real life lesson. With a record worthy envied at the jump height (142 wins consecutive), has entered in Guinness Book.The title Master of Sport is given to her at 15 years , at 22 years was named Honored Master of Sport and in 2000 was nominated for "Athlete of the Century " Iolanda Balaş
Was early '50s, when the single sports which made Romania known in the world was the mass tennis. Angelica Rozeanu boasts an impressive record which make many Romanian and strangers journalists to consider her as the best player table tennis ever. During the Second War she is withdrawn from all competitions because she came from a Hebrew family. The first championship was gained in 1950,but repeated that performance of 6 consecutive years, setting a record yet unmatched by any other table tennis player, so she is in Guinness World Records . Actually Angelica Rozeanu is the last non-Asian player which manages to win a world championship in mass tennis. Angelica Rozeanu
Nadia chose gymnastics and gimnastics has chosen her, in turn to force the sports limits. She won everything that could win. Instead of, she has given to the gymnastics two elements at "parallel", which were named after her and just a few gymnasts of the world have the courage to perform them. And also has given at Olympics Montreal, 1976, the memory of a fabulous computer errors, first "10" ever given to a gymnasts at the Olympics. Nadia ComăneciThe most famous Romanian on the planet
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