Award
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1896022 · wikidata
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Maria Kiene
1889-04-08 – 1979-09-28
Life & Legacy
Maria Kiene (8 April 1889 – 28 September 1979) was a kindergarten teacher who became the head of child welfare with the German Caritas association. She founded or co-founded socially focused institutions within the Catholic Church and exercised a decisive influence on the church's approach to operating kindergartens and to child welfare more generally.
Occupation & Career
educator
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1896022 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1896022 — wikidata View source
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