About Jerônyma Mesquita
Lived 1880 – 1972 (aged 92). Jerônyma Mesquita was a Brazilian suffragette.
Jerônima Mesquita (30 April 1880 – 1972) was a Brazilian feminist. She is regarded as the pioneer of the women's movement in Brazil and co-founded the Federação Brasileira pelo Progresso Feminino with Berta Lutz and Stela Guerra Duval in 1922.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerônyma Mesquita?
Brazilian feminist (1880–1972)
When was Jerônyma Mesquita born?
Jerônyma Mesquita was born on 30 April 1880 in Leopoldina.
When did Jerônyma Mesquita die?
Jerônyma Mesquita died on 11 December 1972 in São Paulo.
What was Jerônyma Mesquita's occupation?
Jerônyma Mesquita was a suffragette.
What nationality was Jerônyma Mesquita?
Jerônyma Mesquita was Brazilian.
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