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Elvira García y García

1862 – 1951

Peruvian teacher

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About Elvira García y García

Lived 1862 – 1951 (aged 89). Elvira García y García was a Peruvian teacher and journalist.

Elvira García y García (1862-1951) was a Peruvian educator and feminist.

Biography She founded the pioneer girls' school Liceo Peruano (1883) the leading feminist publication Liceo Fanning (1894-1914), and is regarded as a pioneer in women's education in Peru.

She was the daughter of Aurelio Garcia y Garcia, Rear-Admiral of the Peruvian Navy who was considered one of the "four aces" of Peru's incipient navy (along with Miguel Grau and Lizardo Montero Flores).

Notable students

Rebeca Carrión Cachot, archaeologist

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Important facts

Born
1 June 1862, Lambayeque
Birth century
19th century
Died
23 October 1951, Lima
Occupation
Teacher, journalist
Nationality
Peru
Education
National University of San Marcos
Positions held
Head teacher

People in Elvira García y García's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Rebeca Carrión Cachot
Rebeca Carrión Cachot
1907 – 1960
Archaeologist
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Lizardo Montero Flores
1832 – 1905
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Miguel Grau
1834 – 1879
Sailor

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elvira García y García?

Peruvian teacher (1862-1951)

When was Elvira García y García born?

Elvira García y García was born on 1 June 1862 in Lambayeque.

When did Elvira García y García die?

Elvira García y García died on 23 October 1951 in Lima.

What was Elvira García y García's occupation?

Elvira García y García was a teacher and journalist.

What nationality was Elvira García y García?

Elvira García y García was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elvira García y García

· Wikidata: Q8775179

· DBpedia: Elvira García y García

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