Eugenio María de Hostos

Puerto Rican philosopher and educator

Eugenio María de Hostos - Puerto Rican philosopher and educator
Born

January 11th, 1839
186 years ago

Died

August 11th, 1903
122 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Puerto Rico

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A lawyer, philosopher, and sociologist, contributed significantly to education reform in Puerto Rico and advocated for women's rights and social justice. Founded educational institutions and emphasized the importance of public education. Wrote extensively on various social issues and played a vital role in the independence movements of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Engaged in debates on political and social reform throughout Latin America.

Founded the Free Institution of Science and Arts

Advocated for women's suffrage

Wrote 'La Peregrinación de Bayoán'

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