Anna Tuschinski | |
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![]() Tuschinski in 1870 | |
Born | Anna Elisa Lorwein 4 December 1841 |
Died | 9 October 1939 | (aged 97)
Occupation | Teacher |
Known for | Esperanto |
Spouse |
Karol Tuschinski (died 1890) |
Children | 1 |
Anna Elisa Tuschinski (née Lorwein; 4 December 1841 – 9 October 1939) was an Esperantist from the city of Danzig. Trained as a teacher, she discovered Esperanto in 1907 and began spreading the language throughout the city. Tuschinski was well-regarded in the international Esperanto movement, and is referred to as the "Mother of Esperanto".