Blanche Huber | |
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Born | c. 1900 Birkirkara, Malta |
Died | 19 July 1940 |
Nationality | Maltese |
Alma mater | University of Malta |
Occupation(s) | Physician, pharmacist |
Known for | First female doctor in Malta |
Spouse | Joseph Caruana |
Blanche Huber (c. 1900 – 1940) was the first female doctor in Malta.[1] She was also the first known female medical student in Malta, and graduated as a doctor from the University of Malta in 1925, having entered it in 1919.[2][3][4] However, she always practiced as a pharmacist in Żejtun.[5][6]
Blanche Huber was born in Birkirkara, to Hon Joseph Huber and she later married Dr. Joseph Caruana, a fellow medical professional.[6]
She was one of the first female students at the University of Malta, enrolling in October 1919 along with Tessie Camilleri.[7]
Huber died on 19 July 1940 at the age of 40.[6] Blanche Huber Street in Sliema is named after her.[8]