Ivana Hirschmann

Ivana Hirschmann was first female physical education teacher and professor of gymnastics in Croatia.

Hirschmann was born on May 5, 1866 in Donja Zelina to a Croatian Jewish merchant family. Since 1873 to 1885, Hirschmann was educated in Zagreb. She finished four grades of public school, four grades of higher girls school and three grades at monastery preparatory school. Her mentor was Franjo Hochmann, gymnastics professor. On October 18, 1885, withyears of age, she received her teachers certificate. At the time she was known for her short haircut which she wore because of exercise, sports and sweating. In 1888, Hirschmann passed the exam for teaching at the higher elementary schools, and in 1894 the exam for teaching at the higher girls schools. On February 25, 1896, she also finished the course for teachers in Zagreb, and passed the exam for gymnastics teacher at high schools and so finished her education.

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