Aletta Jacobs

Aletta Jacobs

Aletta Jacobs (pronounced: Ah-let-tah Yaa-kobs) was a prominent Dutch physician and women's rights activist. She was born on February 9, 1854, and died on August 10, 1929.

Etymology

The name Aletta is of German origin and means "noble". Jacobs is a patronymic surname of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of Jacob".

Biography

Aletta Jacobs was the first woman to complete a university degree in the Netherlands, and went on to become the country's first female physician. She was a leading figure in the international women's suffrage movement and made significant contributions to public health and birth control advocacy.

Related Terms

• Women's suffrage
• Public health
• Birth control
• Physician
• Netherlands

See Also

• List of suffragists and suffragettes
• List of women's rights activists
• History of birth control
• Healthcare in the Netherlands

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Aletta Jacobs
• Wikipedia's article - Aletta Jacobs

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