Edith Farkas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edith Farkas

Antarctic researcher

Date of Birth: 13-Oct-1921

Place of Birth: Gyula, Békés County, Hungary

Date of Death: 03-Feb-1993

Profession: meteorologist

Nationality: Hungary, New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Edith Elizabeth Farkas (13 October 1921 – 3 February 1993) was an Antarctic researcher, best known for being the first Hungarian woman and also the first New Zealand MetService female staff member to set foot in Antarctica.
In addition she conducted world-leading ozone monitoring research for over 30 years.