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Carmen Lyra

1887-01-15 – 1949-05-14

Portrait of Carmen Lyra
Foto de la escritora y activista costarricense Carmen LyraCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Carmen Lyra (January 15, 1887 – May 14, 1949) was the pseudonym of the first prominent female Costa Rican writer, born María Isabel Carvajal Quesada. She was a teacher and founder of the country's first Montessori school. She was one of the earliest writers to criticise the dominance of the fruit companies. She won many prizes.

Occupation & Career

politician, pedagogue, writer, librettist, children's writer, teacher

Education

University of Paris

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

La Galería de las Mujeres de Costa Rica

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

La Galería de las Mujeres de Costa Rica

Education & Institutions

University of Paris

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2939620 — wikidata View source

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