Maria Quitéria de Jesus
1800s Brazilian lieutenant and national heroine
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Rafaela Herrera
National heroine of Nicaragua who defended the Fortress of the Immaculate Conception against the British forces during the Battle for the Río San Juan de Nicaragua in 1762.
Dorotea de Chopitea
Spanish philanthropist and social figure, renowned for her charitable work and influence in Barcelona during the 19th century.
Juana Alarco de Dammert
Peruvian philanthropist and benefactor, especially renowned for her dedication to children’s welfare.
Aurora Cáceres
Peruvian writer and feminist active in the early 20th-century feminist movement in South America and recognized for her contributions to Peruvian literature, particularly through her novels and essays.
Mercedes Castellanos de Anchorena
Argentine aristocrat and philanthropist.
Dr Helen Rodríguez Trías
Pioneering American pediatrician, educator, and women’s rights activist.
Ana Néri
Pioneer of nursing in Brazil who served during the Paraguayan War (1864-1870).
Teresa Wilms Montt
Chilean writer and poet known for her anarcha-feminist beliefs.
Omara Portuondo
Grammy-winning Cuban singer and dancer. She co-founded the popular vocal group Cuarteto d’Aida and has collaborated with various influential Cuban musicians throughout her extensive career.