Famous womenFamous women in Romaniain Romania

History has preserved the memory of History has preserved the memory of those who those who

were involved in areas long held by men , were involved in areas long held by men , as tradition:as tradition:

affairs , political battles, the country's affairs , political battles, the country's government ...government ...

Some fierce, some discreet, pushed by Some fierce, some discreet, pushed by their inner strength,their inner strength,

in light of unusual circumstances, have in light of unusual circumstances, have made amazingmade amazing

acts of courage that only later scholars acts of courage that only later scholars have analyzedhave analyzed

trying to understand the causes and trying to understand the causes and consequences.consequences.

Doamna ChiajnaDoamna Chiajna

In an area highly-In an area highly-conservatoire of Europe conservatoire of Europe where, traditionally, only where, traditionally, only men could occupy higher men could occupy higher political positions, and political positions, and women have the decorative women have the decorative role, was for decades"Lady role, was for decades"Lady Iron of Balkans". She had Iron of Balkans". She had tenacity and cruelty.tenacity and cruelty.

Books of historiography, Books of historiography, often call her "Mrs. Chiajna.often call her "Mrs. Chiajna.

She initiated numerous She initiated numerous religious establishments and religious establishments and set upset up

in 1552 in Campulung in 1552 in Campulung Muscel, one of the oldest Muscel, one of the oldest Romanian schools.Romanian schools.

Mrs.Chiajna has begun act as a diplomat, Mrs.Chiajna has begun act as a diplomat, in Istanbul, wherein Istanbul, where

went into exile with her husband, Principe of went into exile with her husband, Principe of Wallachia. She successfully put his Wallachia. She successfully put his

husband on the throne .At his death, it husband on the throne .At his death, it requires the throne for her son,requires the throne for her son,

a child of 13 years, leading by herself a child of 13 years, leading by herself actualy . Chiajna actually has created a actualy . Chiajna actually has created a

small army, took over military command, small army, took over military command, working unheard of in Wallachia. Married working unheard of in Wallachia. Married

Dobra, last daughter, with Murad's Dobra, last daughter, with Murad's sandgeac-Bey. Death of Suleiman and the sandgeac-Bey. Death of Suleiman and the Sultan Murad ascended throne allowed Sultan Murad ascended throne allowed her to interfere in politics throughout the her to interfere in politics throughout the

Balkan Peninsula.Balkan Peninsula.

Elena CuzaElena Cuza

Following the historic act of Following the historic act of January 24, 1859, Elena Cuza January 24, 1859, Elena Cuza

becamebecamefirst lady of the country. In the first lady of the country. In the

seven years of his reign seven years of his reign contributed withcontributed with

modesty and dignity , to work to modesty and dignity , to work to reform all country, near reform all country, near

Mr Union,Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Mr Union,Alexandru Ioan Cuza, being happy inspiration of being happy inspiration of

Education LawEducation Lawand a vigorous supporter of the and a vigorous supporter of the

administration reform and administration reform and land reform. Because of her land reform. Because of her

education and spiritual education and spiritual qualities, urged to devote qualities, urged to devote

his whole life and wealth for his whole life and wealth for philanthropic purposes. She philanthropic purposes. She

began charitable work in began charitable work in Bucharest, With "Lady Helen Bucharest, With "Lady Helen

Asylum" in Cotroceni, for Asylum" in Cotroceni, for orphan girls, and continued orphan girls, and continued

in Iasi, where she act inin Iasi, where she act involuntary work area as nurse voluntary work area as nurse

at the hospital "Charity."at the hospital "Charity."

Maria RosettiMaria RosettiThe first woman journalist in RomaniaThe first woman journalist in Romania

Born in 1820, Guernsey, Born in 1820, Guernsey, EnglandEngland

It was C.A. Rosetti's wife, It was C.A. Rosetti's wife, important Romanian important Romanian

journalist, politician and journalist, politician and writer writer

Maria Rosetti took active part Maria Rosetti took active part in the Revolution of 1848 in in the Revolution of 1848 in

the Romanian Countrythe Romanian CountryFighting for the rights of Fighting for the rights of

Romanians and was an Romanians and was an ardent feministardent feminist

A former model for painter A former model for painter Daniel C. Rosenthal for " Daniel C. Rosenthal for " Revolutionary Romania Revolutionary Romania 1848", and "Romania 1848", and "Romania

without-chains on the Field without-chains on the Field of Liberty"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 GheorghiuSmaranda GheorghiuFirst female explorers to North PoleFirst female explorers to North Pole

Born on 18 September 1857Studying at Central School of Girls from BucharestWrite fiction and social satire, humorous sketches and poems, make translations1902 reached the North PolePromoter of "Movement of Romanian women"Is elected vice president of the Universal Alliance of Women for PeaceIt was the first Romanian teacher who lectured in the West

Maria CuMaria Cuţarida Crătunescuţarida CrătunescuFirst woman doctor in First woman doctor in

Romania Romania It was born in 1857 in CalarasiIt was born in 1857 in Calarasi

Is descending of the famous doctor Is descending of the famous doctor Carol DavilaCarol Davila

He studied medicine at Montpellier He studied medicine at Montpellier and Paris, its exceptional results and Paris, its exceptional results

were widely publicized were widely publicized

In Romania she initiated and lead In Romania she initiated and lead Department of Gynecology of Department of Gynecology of

Hospital PhilanthropyHospital Philanthropy

Established the first nursery and Established the first nursery and children's homes, build Native children's homes, build Native

Society aimed childcareSociety aimed childcare

Is mobilized during the war as Is mobilized during the war as doctordoctor

Hariclea DarcléeHariclea DarcléeA soprano , the favorite of the great composers of the worldA soprano , the favorite of the great composers of the world

Born on 10 June 1860Study 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 VerdiOne of the greatest opera

singers, her presence on the world scene was a Romanian triumph in the global public

consciousnessAt Braila-Romania, is the

International Festival of Singing, "Hariclea Darclée" to honor the

name of the great sopranos

Elena VacarescuElena VacarescuWinner of the French Academy Winner 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 Nations1925 - Honorary Member of

the Romanian Academy

Sarmiza BilcescuSarmiza BilcescuFirst woman doctor in law in the worldFirst woman doctor in law in the world

Born on 25 April 1867Social position allows him to enter on the Faculty of Law,

ParisFace opposition in his

approach, but after much debate its allowed to be the first woman student of the

Law School of Paris1890 - first woman who

supports his thesisDevelop a theory of

feminism

Ella NegruzziElla NegruzziThe first woman lawyer in The first woman lawyer in

Romania Romania

Born on 11 September 1876Negruzzi 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-StoenescuElena Caragiani-Stoenescu

First Woman Aviator of RomaniaFirst Woman Aviator of Romania

Was born May 13 1887, TecuciFascinated by aviation is witnessing the historic flight made by Aurel VlaicuIt is the first woman in the country licensed in lawThe first woman entered the flying school She faced many prejudicesRomanian authorities have systematically refused to give her the pilot certificateFrance 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 ZamfirescuElisa Leonida ZamfirescuFirst Woman Engineer of Europe First Woman Engineer of Europe

Born November 10 1887She is not admitted ,because of prejudices of the time, at the School of Bridges and Roads in Bucharest1909 became the first female student at the Royal Academy of Engineering in GermanyAfter graduation employed by the Geological Institute of BucharestDuring the war manage a hospitalShe achieved outstanding results in science and technology

Ecaterina TeodoroiuEcaterina 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, EcaterinaTeodoroiu 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 ofMarasesti and in 1921, in the

Mausoleum in the center of Targu Jiu, her birth town.

Ana AslanAna Aslan

Scientist who beat old ageScientist who beat old age She was born în1897, at

Braila1915 -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 BrăescuSmaranda BrăescuTThe first woman parachutist in Romaniahe 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.

Lucia Sturdza BulandraLucia Sturdza Bulandra"Great lady” of the Romanian "Great lady” of the Romanian

theatertheaterPrincess in absolute condition. Princess in absolute condition.

LuciaLuciaSturdza Bulandra has held the Sturdza Bulandra has held the

rank of rank of Princess on stage,Princess on stage, in an age wherein an age where

players were treated as players were treated as mountebank-mountebank-

She was descendent of Prince She was descendent of Prince Sturdza and gave life to Sturdza and gave life to "Queen Margot", "Anna"Queen Margot", "Anna

Karenina "and" Mary Stuart. " Karenina "and" Mary Stuart. " 6868

years of theater.years of theater. Her acting school is Her acting school is

unsurpassedunsurpassed bears his name and spirit.bears his name and spirit.

Florica BagdasarFlorica BagdasarThe first woman minister of RomaniaThe 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 Marina ŞtirbeiŞtirbeiRomanian aviation Princess Romanian 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 IonescuSofia IonescuThe first woman neurosurgeon in The first woman neurosurgeon in

the worldthe 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 TMaria Tăănasenase

Maria Tanase means

many old songs added orally directly from Romanian on

the gramophone . But MariaTanase means recording on Columbia Studios, London, Vienna, only at 24 years,

presence at the famous 1939 New York

World'sFair, drastic censorship of

Legionnaire regimeor continuous monitoring of

Communist security.Since October 1940, music of

Maria Tanase was bannedbecause "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 BalaIolanda BalaşşIolanda Balas-Soter was born in Iolanda Balas-Soter was born in

Timisoara, 1936. Is the Olympic Timisoara, 1936. Is the Olympic championchampion

which dominated the which dominated the "high jump " for"high jump " for

a decade. a decade. Iolanda Balas-Soter 's storyIolanda Balas-Soter 's story

means a real life lesson. With a means a real life lesson. With a record worthyrecord worthy

envied at the jumpenvied at the jumpheight (142 wins consecutive), has height (142 wins consecutive), has

entered in Guinnessentered in GuinnessBook.The title Master of Sport is Book.The title Master of Sport is

given to her at 15 yearsgiven to her at 15 years, at 22 years was named, at 22 years was named

Honored Master of Sport Honored Master of Sport and in 2000 wasand in 2000 was

nominated for "Athlete of the nominated for "Athlete of the Century "Century "

Angelica RozeanuAngelica RozeanuWas early '50s, when the singleWas early '50s, when the singlesports which made Romaniasports which made Romania

known in the world was the mass known in the world was the mass tennis. Angelica Rozeanutennis. Angelica Rozeanu

boasts an impressive recordboasts an impressive recordwhich make many Romanian and which make many Romanian and strangers journalists to consider her strangers journalists to consider her

as the best player table tennis ever.as the best player table tennis ever.During the Second War she is During the Second War she is withdrawn from all competitions withdrawn from all competitions because she came from a Hebrew because she came from a Hebrew

family.family.The first championship was gained in The first championship was gained in

1950,but repeated that1950,but repeated thatperformance of 6 consecutive years, performance of 6 consecutive years,

setting a record yetsetting a record yetunmatched by any other table tennis unmatched by any other table tennis

player, soplayer, soshe is in Guinness World Records . she is in Guinness World Records .

ActuallyActuallyAngelica Rozeanu is the last non-Asian Angelica Rozeanu is the last non-Asian

player whichplayer whichmanages to win a world championship in manages to win a world championship in

mass tennis. mass tennis.

Nadia ComNadia ComăănecineciThe The most famous Romanian on the planet most famous Romanian on the planet

Nadia chose gymnastics and Nadia chose gymnastics and gimnastics has chosen her, in gimnastics has chosen her, in

turn to force the sports turn to force the sports limits. She won everything limits. She won everything that could win. Instead of, that could win. Instead of,

she hasshe has

given to the gymnastics two given to the gymnastics two elements at "parallel", which elements at "parallel", which were named after her and were named after her and just a few gymnasts of the just a few gymnasts of the world have the courage to world have the courage to

perform them. Andperform them. And

also has given at Olympicsalso has given at Olympics

Montreal, 1976, the memoryMontreal, 1976, the memory

of a fabulous computer errors,of a fabulous computer errors,

first "10" ever given to first "10" ever given to

a gymnasts at the Olympics.a gymnasts at the Olympics.

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