About Fernanda de la Figuera
Lived 1943 – 2022 (aged 78–79). Fernanda de la Figuera was a Spanish activist, journalist and sociologist.
Fernanda de la Figuera (Madrid, October 20, 1943 – Zaragoza, April 24, 2022) was an activist for the legalization of cannabis in Spain. In the Spanish pro-cannabis social movements, she received the affectionate nickname of "Abuela Marijuana" (the "Marijuana Grandma"), and was considered one of the most veteran and recognized anti-prohibitionist activists in Europe.
In 1995, de la Figuera was the first "legal" cannabis grower in Spain thanks to a ruling in her favor by a judge allowing her to self-consume cannabis.
Established in Malaga for most of her life, she co-founded several organization and was involved with several of Spain's cannabis political parties.
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Who was Fernanda de la Figuera?
Spanish cannabis activist
When was Fernanda de la Figuera born?
Fernanda de la Figuera was born in 1943 in Madrid.
When did Fernanda de la Figuera die?
Fernanda de la Figuera died on 24 April 2022 in Málaga.
What was Fernanda de la Figuera's occupation?
Fernanda de la Figuera was an activist, journalist and sociologist.
What nationality was Fernanda de la Figuera?
Fernanda de la Figuera was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernanda de la Figuera. https://biography.guide/fernanda-de-la-figuera/
MLA: "Fernanda de la Figuera." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernanda-de-la-figuera/.
Chicago: "Fernanda de la Figuera." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernanda-de-la-figuera/.
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