Jelena Dimitrijević
Serbian feminist writer and social worker
Born
March 27th, 1862
163 years ago
Died
1945
80 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Serbia
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Born in 1862, a Serbian short story writer, novelist, poet, and social worker. Actively engaged in feminist movements and traveled extensively, promoting educational opportunities for women. Wrote works exploring themes of gender and societal roles in her time. Contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of Serbia through her literary endeavors and advocacy.
Authored "The Riddle"
Wrote numerous essays on women's rights
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