Olga Jelinek
1904–2000 (age 96)
Biography
Olga Jelinek was an Austrian whose life spanned nearly a century of European history. Born in 1904, she witnessed the dramatic transformations of the twentieth century, from the Austro-Hungarian Empire through two world wars and into the modern era.
Her long life reflected the resilience and adaptability of her generation. Jelinek's memory is cherished by those who knew her and understood the historical significance of her era.