About Teresa Herrera
Lived 1712 – 1791 (aged 78). Teresa Herrera was a Spanish philanthropist.
Teresa Herrera (1712–1791), was a Spanish philanthropist. She was the founder of the first hospital in town, the Hospital de la Caridad in A Coruña.
A street is named after her, as well as the hospital Hospital Materno Infantil Teresa Herrera, and the awards Teresa Herrera Trophy (1946), Teresa Herrera Pennant (1986) and the Teresa Herrera Trophy (padel) (2007) were all made in memory of her.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Teresa Herrera?
Spanish philanthropist
When was Teresa Herrera born?
Teresa Herrera was born on 10 November 1712 in A Coruña.
When did Teresa Herrera die?
Teresa Herrera died on 22 October 1791 in A Coruña.
What was Teresa Herrera's occupation?
Teresa Herrera was a philanthropist.
What nationality was Teresa Herrera?
Teresa Herrera was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teresa Herrera. https://biography.guide/teresa-herrera/
MLA: "Teresa Herrera." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/teresa-herrera/.
Chicago: "Teresa Herrera." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/teresa-herrera/.
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