aug 31, 1870 - Maria Montessori is born
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Maria Montessori is born in Chiaravalle, Ancona province, Italy. Her mother is from an academic family, and believes that women should forge their own paths. Her father, a government minister, is more socially conservative. He wants her to become a teacher, which is the expected occupation for women at this time.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 31, 1870
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~ 154 years ago