Nemesio Canales | |
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 Nemesio Canales | |
| Born | Nemesio Rosario Canales Rivera December 18, 1878 Jayuya, Puerto Rico |
| Died | September 14, 1923 New York, New York |
| Resting place | Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery (1923–2011) Canales Family Residence Museum (2011) |
| Occupation | Journalist, novelist, playwright |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Spouse | Guarina Díaz Baldorioty |
| Relatives | Blanca Canales Torresola (sister) |
Nemesio Canales (December 18, 1878 – September 14, 1923) was a Puerto Rican essayist, journalist, novelist, playwright, politician and activist who defended women's civil rights. As a politician, he presented a bill to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, which was defeated 23 votes to 7, giving women their full civil rights, including the right to vote.