What is Christine Jorgensen's full name?
George William Jorgensen, Jr.
Christine Jorgensen date of birth:
May 30, 1926
How old was Christine Jorgensen when died?
62
Where was Christine Jorgensen born?
The Bronx, New York
When did Christine Jorgensen die?
May 3, 1989
Where did Christine Jorgensen die?
San Clemente, California
Why did Christine Jorgensen die?
Lung and Bladder cancer
What color is Christine Jorgensen's hair?
Blonde
What is Christine Jorgensen nationality?
American
What is Christine Jorgensen's occupation?
actress, night club singer
Christine Jorgensen claim to fame:
First American to have gender reassignment surgery
Short Biography
Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American trans woman who was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery. Jorgensen grew up in the Bronx, New York City. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, she was drafted into the U.S. Army for World War II. After her service she attended several schools, worked, and around this time heard about transitioning surgery. She traveled to Europe and in Copenhagen, Denmark, obtained special permission to undergo a series of operations starting in 1951.