About Elena Ghiba Birta
Lived 1801 – 1864 (aged 62–63). Elena Ghiba Birta was an Austrian and Hungarian philanthropist.
Elena Ghiba Birta (1801–1864) was a promoter of Romanian-language education in the Austrian Empire.
Background Elena Ghiba-Birta was born in Bichiș (Bekes), her mother being born in Ineu. At just 10 years old she became an orphan, going to live with her relatives in Pâncota. When she got married, she moved to Arad. After only a few years she became a widow, but she kept the name Birta, from her marriage. A street in downtown Arad is also named after her.
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Who was Elena Ghiba Birta?
protector of Romanian education
When was Elena Ghiba Birta born?
Elena Ghiba Birta was born in 1801 in Békés.
When did Elena Ghiba Birta die?
Elena Ghiba Birta died in 1864 in Pest.
What was Elena Ghiba Birta's occupation?
Elena Ghiba Birta was a philanthropist.
What nationality was Elena Ghiba Birta?
Elena Ghiba Birta was Austrian and Hungarian.
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