Carolina Beatriz Ângelo and Adelaide Cabete – Pioneer Female Medical Doctors

Abstract

Carolina Beatriz Ângelo (1878-1911) and Adelaide Cabete (1876-1935) were two of the earliest Portuguese female doctors. Carolina devoted herself to Gynecology and political activity. She was the first Portuguese female surgeon and the first woman who voted in parliament elections in Portugal and also
in Europe. While Adelaide Cabete, another female doctor, fought for adequate medical assistance to women and children in maternities/hospitals.