About María Telo
Lived 1915 – 2014 (aged 98). María Telo was a Spanish lawyer, jurist and feminist.
María Telo Núñez (Cáceres, October 8, 1915 - Madrid, August 5, 2014) was a Spanish jurist and feminist, considered one of the 100 women of the 20th century for her defense of women's rights.
Career In 1944, she opposed the Technical Body of Civil Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, being the first woman to access it. In 1976, she organized the First International Congress of Women Lawyers that took place from December 13 to 16 in Madrid. She has got and been awarded many prizes for her commitment to justice and for her struggle in favor of democracy and women's equality.
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Who was María Telo?
Spanish lawyer and feminist (1915-2014)
When was María Telo born?
María Telo was born on 8 October 1915 in Cáceres.
When did María Telo die?
María Telo died on 5 August 2014 in Madrid.
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María Telo was a lawyer, jurist and feminist.
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María Telo was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María Telo. https://biography.guide/maria-telo/
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