About Netty Probst
Lived 1903 – 1990 (aged 86–87). Netty Probst was an activist.
Netty Probst (1903–1990) was a Luxembourgish lawyer. She was the first female lawyer in Luxembourg.
She was the daughter of the lawyer and social democrat Jean-Pierre Probst, and graduated in law at the university. When she was to pass the qualifications as a lawyer in 1927, she was initially refused because of her gender. After protests from her male colleagues, however, she was allowed to pass, which is regarded as a great victory in the history of gender equality in Luxembourg. As a lawyer, she often defended females and handled divorce cases. In 1939, she proved that the common practice to fire a female teacher after marriage was illegal.
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Who was Netty Probst?
luxembourgian lawyer (1903–1990)
When was Netty Probst born?
Netty Probst was born in 1903.
When did Netty Probst die?
Netty Probst died in 1990.
What was Netty Probst's occupation?
Netty Probst was an activist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Netty Probst. https://biography.guide/netty-probst/
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