About Elsa Massa
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). Elsa Massa was an Argentine human rights defender.
Elsa Massa (c. 1929 - June 21, 2018) was an Argentine human rights activist. She became a Mother of the Plaza de Mayo after her son, Ricardo Massa, who was a 30 year old doctor, was abducted on August 26, 1977 in Rosario by the Argentine Anticommunist Alliance because of his support for Juan Perón.
Elsa was 92 years old when she died.
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Who was Elsa Massa?
Argentine human rights activist (1924-2018)
When was Elsa Massa born?
Elsa Massa was born on 23 August 1924 in Casilda.
When did Elsa Massa die?
Elsa Massa died on 20 June 2018 in Rosario.
What was Elsa Massa's occupation?
Elsa Massa was a human rights defender.
What nationality was Elsa Massa?
Elsa Massa was Argentine.
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