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Born — Chiaravalle (Ancona), Italy
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Graduated from medical school, the first female in Italy to do so
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Psychiatric Clinic, University of Rome with Edouard Sequin and Jean Itard
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Director of State Orthophrenic School, used methods based on Sequin and Itard
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Many educational theories studied, including John Locke's
Three important theories:
1) Self-discipline comes through esteem and grace not force;
2) Developing upright character is important;
3) Treat a child as a rational being is critical -
First Casa dei Bambini in San Lorenzo quarter of Rome
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The Montessori Method is published in English
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First Training Center in Rome
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Appointed the Inspector of Schools by the Italian Government
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Founded the Association Montessori International in Amsterdam
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Training Courses started in India
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The Absorbent Mind is publish
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First nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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Died in Noordwikj Aan Zee, Netherlands
