Maria Zdziarska-Zaleska
1898–1987 (age 89)
Biography
Maria Zdziarska-Zaleska was a pioneering Polish physician who dedicated her career to medicine and the health of her fellow citizens. Born in 1898, she pursued medical practice during a period when women in the medical profession were still relatively uncommon, demonstrating exceptional determination and skill.
Zdziarska-Zaleska's contributions to Polish medicine and healthcare are remembered through her burial at Powązki Military Cemetery, where she was interred following her death in 1987. Her life exemplified the dedication of Polish medical professionals to their calling and their nation's welfare.