Maria Montessori By ellenb527 1870 Born in Ancona, Italy to a wealthy family. 1886 Begins studies in mathematics, science and modern languages. 1894 Begins to study paediatrics. 1896 Graduates as the first female doctor in Italy. 1907 Opens het first Children's house in Rome. 1913 100 Montessori schools open in the USA. 1922 Begins new job as an inspector of schools in Rome. 1934 Leaves Italy 1952 Dies at age 81 in the Netherlands.
