Draga Ljočić facts for kids
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Draga Ljočić
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A portrait of dr Draga Ljočić
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| Born | 22 February 1855 Šabac, Principality of Serbia
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| Died | 5 November 1926 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | physician, political activist |
Draga Ljočić Milošević (1855–1926) was a very important Serbian doctor. She was also a strong supporter of equal rights for women and a fairer society.
In 1872, Draga made history. She became the very first Serbian woman to be accepted at the University of Zürich in Switzerland. This was a huge step for women's education.
During the war between Serbia and the Ottoman Empire, she worked as a medical helper for the army. She even earned the rank of a Lieutenant.
In 1879, she completed her studies. This made her the first Serbian woman to become a medical doctor. She was allowed to practice medicine in Serbia starting in 1881. Draga was also a key leader in the new movement for women's rights in Serbia. Her brother, Đura Ljočić, was one of the first members of a political group called the People's Radical Party.
Draga Ljočić was also the first female doctor to work during the Balkan Wars and World War I. At that time, only about a dozen women in all of Europe were working as doctors. This shows how special and brave she was.
A Lasting Tribute to Draga Ljočić
Draga Ljočić's important work is still remembered today. On February 22, 2016, a special picture called a Google Doodle appeared on the Google search page. This doodle celebrated what would have been her 161st birthday. It was a way to honor her amazing achievements and contributions.
See also
In Spanish: Draga Ljočić para niños
