Catharine van Tussenbroek
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In this Dutch name, the surname is van Tussenbroek, not Tussenbroek.
Catharine van Tussenbroek (4 August 1852 – 5 May 1925) was a Dutch physician and feminist. She was the second woman to qualify as a physician in the Netherlands and the first physician to confirm evidence of the ovarian type of ectopic pregnancy. A foundation that administers research grants was set up in her name to continue her legacy of empowering women.
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Catharine van Tussenbroek | |
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Born | Albertina Philippina Catharina van Tussenbroek (1852-08-04)4 August 1852 |
Died | 5 May 1925(1925-05-05) (aged 72) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Nationality | Dutch |
Occupation(s) | physician, feminist |
Known for | first physician to confirm ovarian pregnancy clinically |
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