Josefina Manresa

Josefa Manresa Marhuenda, known as Josefina Manresa (2 January 1916 – 18 February 1987), was a Spanish seamstress and the wife of poet Miguel Hernández. She is recognized for her work in preserving and curating the poet's literary legacy during and after the Francoist period in Spain.

Early life Josefina Manresa was born in Quesada, Jaén, in 1916. Her family moved to Orihuela in 1927, where she received only a year of elementary education before starting work as a seamstress at the age of thirteen.

Death Manresa lived in Elche from 1950, supporting herself and her son through sewing. In her later years, she received a pension and recognition from the city of Elche for her role in preserving Hernández's legacy.