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Justine Siegemund (Justine Siegemundin, Justine Diettrich)

Last Updated: 29 Apr, 2024 | Views: 680

Age: 68

Profession: Writer

Famous For: The Court Midwife

Justine Siegemund Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

26 Dec, 1636 (68 Years 10 Months 15 Days)

Birth Country

Poland

Birth Place

Roztoka

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Nationalities

German

Died on

10 Nov, 1705

Cause of Death

Still Unknown

Justine Siegemund Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Justine Siegemund (1636-1705) was a pioneering German midwife and author of the first published obstetrics textbook written by a woman, "The Court Midwife". Born in Prenzlau, Germany, Siegemund became a midwife after studying under her mother and attending births throughout her youth. Her book, published in 1690, offered detailed instructions on childbirth and was a success in Germany and abroad. Siegemund's work helped establish midwifery as a profession for women and improved childbirth practices in Europe.

Justine Siegemund career:

1661: Justine Siegemund moves to Guben and begins her career as a midwife.
1663: Siegemund publishes her famous book "Der Königlichen und Churfürstlichen in Brandenburg Medicinal- und Artzney-Kunst Lob- und Dank-Opffer", which later became known as "The Court Midwife".
1664: "The Court Midwife" is republished with additions and changes.
1665: Siegemund moves to Berlin and becomes an officially recognized midwife by the court.
The Court Midwife (1690): "The Court Midwife" is a memoir by Madame du Coudray about her experiences as a midwife in 18th-century France.

Justine Siegemund Unknown Facts:
Siegemund was married to Christian Siegemund, an accountant, for 42 years but had no children.
Despite being childless, she became a successful midwife and delivered over 6,200 infants during her career.

Justine Siegemund Legacy:
On 28 March 2023: Justine Siegemund appeared in Google doodle.