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Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu - 1st female engineer in all of Europe
Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu (1865-1930): This remarkable woman became the first female engineer in all of Europe in 1910. Her determination to pursue a career in engineering during a time when such professions were dominated by men is truly admirable. -
Smaranda Brăescu set European and World records for the highest parachute jump
Smaranda Brăescu (1897-1948): Nicknamed "Queen of the Heights," Brăescu was the first Romanian woman to ever obtain a parachuting license, and one of the first in the world to do so. This was a remarkable feat at a time when very few women were involved in aviation. Brăescu went on to set European and World records for the highest parachute jump in 1931 and 1932, respectively. -
Sofia Ionescu-Ogrezeanu - 1st woman in the world to perform brain surgery
Sofia Ionescu-Ogrezeanu (1920-2008): Ionescu-Ogrezeanu is considered a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery. She became the first woman in the world to perform brain surgery in 1944. This life-saving operation was performed on a child with severe head injuries sustained during a bombing raid. Ionescu-Ogrezeanu's groundbreaking work helped pave the way for more women to enter the field of neurosurgery. -
Florica Bagdasar - 1st woman to hold a ministerial position
Florica Bagdasar (1901-1978): Bagdasar played a pivotal role in Romanian politics. She became the first woman to hold a ministerial position in the country in 1946, serving as the Minister of Health. -
Ana Aslan - renowned physician and gerontologist
Ana Aslan (1897-1988): A renowned physician and gerontologist, Aslan is best known for her research on aging. She developed a treatment using procaine, which gained international recognition. -
Nadia Comăneci - 1st gymnast in history to score a perfect 10.0 at the Olympic Games
Nadia Comăneci is a Romanian gymnast widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. She is best known for being the first gymnast in history to score a perfect 10.0 at the Olympic Games, a feat she achieved at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. This groundbreaking accomplishment revolutionized the scoring system in gymnastics and cemented her status as a legendary athlete.