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Lovisa Aarberg

First recognised female doctor in Sweden (1801-1881) · Sweden · Doctors · Died at 79

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Maria Lovisa Åhrberg or Årberg was a Swedish surgeon and doctor. She was lawfully practicing surgeon long before it became formally permitted for women to study medicine at a university in 1870.

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Awards

H. M. The King's Medal

About this person

Maria Lovisa Åhrberg or Årberg was a Swedish surgeon and doctor. She was lawfully practicing surgeon long before it became formally permitted for women to study medicine at a university in 1870. Lovisa Åhrberg could be regarded as the first female physician in Sweden with formal permit from the authorities to practice medicine: however, she had no formal training, and the first woman physician with a university degree was to be Karolina Widerström.

Country
Sweden
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1801 to 1881 · aged 79

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