Maria Montessori
Italian physician and educator
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About Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori was a noted Italian educator, physician and innovator best remembered for being the founder of the Montessori educational approach, which focuses on the way kids naturally learn. She opened the first Montessori school the Casa dei Bambini (“Children's House”) in 1907. Today, there are tens of thousands of Montessori schools and training centers across the world.
Personal Life
She was the daughter of Renilde Stoppani and Alessandro Montessori. She never got married but did have a romantic relationship with a fellow doctor named Giuseppe Montesano. The relationship produced her only child Mario Montessori Sr. in 1898.
Trivia
She was the first woman in Italy to qualify as a physician.
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F.A.Q. about Maria Montessori
When is her birthday?
Maria Montessori's birthday is on August 31, 1870.
In how many days is her birthday?
Maria's birthday is in 250 days
How old was Maria when she died?
She was 81 years old.
When did she die?
She died in May 6, 1952.
How old would she be today?
Maria Montessori would be 154 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Maria from?
She was born in Chiaravalle (Ancona), Italy.