Elza Polak
Yugoslav horticulturist
About Elza Polak
Lived 1910 – 1995 (aged 84–85). Elza Polak was a Yugoslav and Croatian floriculturist.
Elza Polak (25 May 1910 – 1 January 1995) was a Yugoslav horticulturist and gardener. She is considered one of the pioneers of modern horticulture in Croatia.
Education and early career
Polak was born in Ogulin on 25 May 1910. "A love for flowers and nature", as she put it, led her to study agronomy at the University of Zagreb. As a student, she became a member of Zagreb's horticultural society, where she took gardening classes.
Polak died in Zagreb on 1 January 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Elza Polak?
Yugoslav horticulturist
When was Elza Polak born?
Elza Polak was born on 25 May 1910.
When did Elza Polak die?
Elza Polak died in 1995.
What was Elza Polak's occupation?
Elza Polak was a floriculturist.
What nationality was Elza Polak?
Elza Polak was Yugoslav and Croatian.
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