Regina Fleszarowa, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Regina Fleszarowa

Polish geologist, librarian and Senator

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1888

Place of Birth: Wiśniew, Siedlce County, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Date of Death: 01-Jul-1969

Profession: librarian, geologist, geographer, senator, feminist

Nationality: Poland

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Regina Fleszarowa

  • Regina Fleszarowa (28 March 1888 – 1 July 1969) was a Polish geographer and geologist, who participated in women's rights and served as a Senator in the Second Polish Republic between 1935 and 1938.
  • Studying at the Sorbonne, in 1913, she received the first PhD in natural sciences awarded to a Polish woman.
  • Considered a pioneer in establishing earth sciences in Poland, she published over 100 works concerning the geography and geology of the country.
  • Her 5 volume bibliography on the history of earth sciences in Poland is considered her greatest achievement.
  • She was awarded the 1st Class Banner of the Order of Labor in 1960.

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