Klára Leövey
Hungarian pioneer educator and women's rights activist
About Klára Leövey
Lived 1821 – 1897 (aged 76). Klára Leövey was a Hungarian journalist, educator, women's rights activist and pedagogue.
Klára Leövey (1821–1897), was a Hungarian pioneer educator and women's rights activist. She was the manager of the Teleki Blanka Gymnasium in Budapest from 1846 to 1848 after being recommended by Teréz Karacs. She participated in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, and because of this she was imprisoned by the Austrians. After her release, she lived in exile in Paris from 1856 to 1862.
In 2018, the asteroid 334756 Leövey, discovered by Krisztián Sárneczky and Brigitta Sipőcz at the Piszkéstető Station in 2003, was named after her.
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Who was Klára Leövey?
Hungarian pioneer educator and women's rights activist (1825–1897)
When was Klára Leövey born?
Klára Leövey was born on 25 March 1821 in Sighetu Marmației.
When did Klára Leövey die?
Klára Leövey died on 8 April 1897 in Budapest.
What was Klára Leövey's occupation?
Klára Leövey was a journalist, educator, women's rights activist and pedagogue.
What nationality was Klára Leövey?
Klára Leövey was Hungarian.
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