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Sofia de Veyra
1876-09-30 – 1953-01-01
Life & Legacy
Sofia Tiaozon Reyes de Veyra (30 September 1876 – 1 January 1953) was an organizer of the first Filipino nursing schools and President of the National Federation of Women's Clubs which led the suffrage movement for women of the Philippines. She was a Filipina suffragette, social welfare worker, private secretary in the office of the President of the Philippines, teacher, school founder, and member of several government boards.
Occupation & Career
educator, suffragist
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q27907451 — wikidata View source
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