Hortensia von Moos

She had extensive knowledge of many subjects, including theology and medicine, but she is known for her writings on the status of women.

She was a successful practitioner of natural medicine and patients came from far to seek treatment from her.

Her house was a meeting place in Maienfeld for educated people she corresponded with scientists from different universities and faculties.

They often examined religious questions, and asked the same right to liberty and equality in the realm of the mind for both men and women.

[1] Hortensia Gugelberg von Moos died in Maienfeld at the age of 56 years.