Tina Pizzardo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tina Pizzardo
Born	5 February 1903  Turin
Died	17 February 1989  (aged 86) Turin
Occupation	Researcher

Battistina Pizzardo, known as Tina, was an Italian mathematician. She was born on February 5, 1903, in Turin, and passed away on February 15, 1989, also in Turin. Tina Pizzardo was also known for being an anti-fascist. This means she was against the Fascist government that ruled Italy at the time.

Early Life and Education

Tina Pizzardo studied hard and graduated from the University of Turin in 1925. The next year, in 1926, she became a member of an organization called "Academia pro interlingua."

Starting Her Career

In March 1926, Tina went to Rome. She was there to take an important test. This test would allow her to teach in high schools. While in Rome, she met Altiero Spinelli and other people who were also against the Fascist government.

In July of that year, she joined the Communist Party. By October, she started teaching mathematics and physics. She taught at a high school in Grosseto.

Challenges and Activism

Because of her letters, the police found out about her activities. In September, she was arrested. She was accused of working against the government. She was sentenced to one year in prison. After that, she had three years of probation.

Time in Prison

Tina was moved to different prisons. First, she was in Turin, then Ancona, and finally a women's prison in Rome. While in prison, she helped organize protests with other women. She was released from prison on September 13, 1928.

Life After Prison

After prison, Tina lost her teaching job. She could no longer teach in state schools. To make a living, she gave private mathematics lessons. She stayed in Turin and kept in touch with other anti-fascists. Her friends included Mario Carrara, Paola Lombroso, Giuseppe Levi, Adriano Olivetti, and Barbara Allason.

Another Arrest

On May 15, 1935, Tina Pizzardo was arrested again. This time, many people involved with a magazine called «Cultura» were also arrested. These included Cesare Pavese, Bruno Maffi, Carlo Levi, and Franco Antonicelli. Tina was released at the end of June. The police thought she was just a teacher who gave private lessons to wealthy families and famous thinkers.

Later Years and Legacy

Tina Pizzardo met Altiero Spinelli again when the Fascist government fell. In 1943, she joined the European Federalist Movement. This movement was founded by Spinelli. It aimed to create a united Europe.

In 1948, she ran for a seat in the House of Representatives. She was a candidate with the Action Party.

Her Memoirs

In 1962, Tina Pizzardo wrote her life story. It was first shared as typed copies. Later, in 1996, it was published as a book. The book was titled Senza pensarci due volte, which means Without thinking twice. In her book, Tina Pizzardo shared her thoughts and experiences.

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