Adela Zamudio

Adela Zamudio
Adela Zamudio
Born
Paz Juana Plácida Adela Rafaela Zamudio Rivero

(1854-10-11)October 11, 1854
DiedJune 2, 1928(1928-06-02) (aged 73)
Other namesSoledad
Occupation(s)Poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, teacher, activist
Known forBolivia'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.