Käte Frankenthal

Käte Frankenthal was a German-American physician and politician who led a multifaceted career. Initially, she pursued a career in medicine, earning her doctorate in 1914 and subsequently working at a hospital in Berlin. She later transitioned to a smaller town, where she continued to practice as a doctor. Frankenthal's medical career was marked by her attempts to contribute to the war effort during World War I, despite the challenges she faced due to her gender.

Frankenthal's experiences during World War I were notable for her determination to serve as a doctor. After being rejected by the German Army, she joined the Austro-Hungarian Army and served in various regions, including the Carpathian Mountains and the Balkan front. Following the war, she returned to her medical career, working at the Charité hospital in Berlin. However, her tenure was cut short when she was dismissed to make way for male veterans, highlighting the obstacles she faced in her profession.