Vilma Hugonnai

1847–1922 (age 75)

Biography

Vilma Hugonnai was a pioneering Hungarian physician whose medical career broke new ground for women in Hungarian medicine. As one of the early female practitioners in her field, she exemplified courage and dedication to her profession during a transformative period for women in healthcare.

Hugonnai's achievements as a physician and her role as a trailblazer for women in medicine earned her recognition and respect in Hungarian society. She was laid to rest at the Fiume Road Graveyard, a final resting place honoring her significant contributions to Hungarian medical history.

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