Dora Richter
Transgender pioneer of gender surgery
Born
April 16th, 1892
133 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Germany
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A German transgender woman achieved recognition as the first known individual to undergo complete male-to-female gender-affirming surgery. This pioneering procedure marked a significant moment in the history of transgender healthcare and sexuality recognitions. The details of her life following the surgery remain largely undocumented.
Underwent complete male-to-female gender-affirming surgery
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