Adela Zamudio
Adela Zamudio | |
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Adela Zamudio | |
| Born | Paz Juana Plácida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero October 11, 1854 |
| Died | June 2, 1928 (aged 73) |
| Other names | Soledad |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, teacher, activist |
| Known for | Bolivia's most famous poet, founder of the feminist Bolivian movement. |
Paz Juana Plácida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero, or more popularly known as Adela Zamudio (October 11, 1854 – June 2 1928) was a Bolivian poet, feminist, and educator. She is considered the most famous Bolivian poet, and is credited as founding the country's feminist movement. In her writing, she also used the pen-name Soledad. Adela Zamudio's birthday, October 11th, is a national holiday in Bolivia to honor all working women.