In which year did the first woman start teaching at a university?

A) 1826

B) 1912

C) 1239

D) 1577

Answer: It was the year 1239. The correct answer is C.

Explanation:

The first woman to ever teach at an University was named Bettisia Gozzadini. She earned her law degree 2 years before in 1237. She graduated from the University of Bologna. The University itself was first established in 1088. There is no record of any other woman to teach at an University before Bettisia Gozzadini.

Other notable women who taught at Universities in the 14th, 16th, and 17th century were;

Luisa de Medrano Dorotea Bucca Luisa de Medrano

C) 1239

Explanation:

The first woman that taught at University was Bettisia Gozzadini. She started teaching at the University of Bologna in 1239. She was a jurist, and she taught at the Faculty of Law. During her lifetime she was a famous orator.