Josephine Serre Explained

Josephine Serre (?-fl. 1814) was the first female dentist in Estonia.[1]

In 1814 she became the first woman to receive a dentistry degree from the University of Tartu.[2] [3] Her daughter Marie-Louis Serre later graduated with a dentistry degree in 1829 from the same university.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nommela. Rita. Russak. Silvia. Saag. Mare. 2017. Hambaarstide koolitusestja erialaorganisatsioonide tegevusest Eestis1918–2017. Tartu Ülikooli ajaloo küsimusi XLV.
  2. Brooks, Janine. 100 Years of Women in the Dental Profession in the UK, 1918-2018. pg. 16. United Kingdom, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.
  3. The National Archives of Estonia. Serre, J, student file nr EAA.402.2.23142
  4. The National Archives of Estonia. Serre, Marie Louis student file nr. EAA.402.2.23143

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