Divna Veković facts for kids
Divna Veković (born 1886, died 1944) was an amazing woman from Montenegro. She made history by becoming the very first female medical doctor in her country!
Besides being a doctor, especially during World War I, Divna Veković was also a kind person who helped others (a humanitarian). She was also a talented translator, meaning she changed books and poems from one language to another.
Who Was Divna Veković?
Divna Veković was born in 1886 and lived until 1944. Her life was full of important work. She broke barriers by becoming the first woman in Montenegro to work as a medical doctor. This was a huge achievement for women at that time.
A Doctor During Wartime
Divna Veković worked as a doctor for many years. She was especially active during World War I, a very difficult time for many people. As a humanitarian, she focused on helping those in need. She continued her important work as a doctor until she passed away, just before World War II ended.
A Talented Translator
Divna Veković was also known for her skills with languages. She was a literary translator. This means she took famous writings and changed them into different languages so more people could read them.
Her most famous translation was The Mountain Wreath. This is a very important poem and play in Montenegrin literature. It was written by a famous leader and poet named Petar II Petrović-Njegoš. He was known as a Prince-Bishop, which meant he was both a ruler and a religious leader. Divna Veković was the first person to translate this important work from Serbian into French.
She also translated other poems, including some by the Serbian poet Jovan Jovanović Zmaj. Her work helped share Montenegrin and Serbian literature with the world.
