Fernando Cardenal
Nicaraguan priest and politician
Born
1934
91 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nicaragua
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A priest and educator, contributed to the Nicaraguan revolution by promoting literacy and social justice. Served as Minister of Education in the Sandinista government, implementing sweeping educational reforms. Was an influential figure in the Catholic Church in Nicaragua during the 1980s, advocating for the liberation theology movement, which sought to address poverty and social inequality.
Served as Minister of Education in Nicaragua
Promoted literacy campaigns during the 1980s
Supported liberation theology within the Catholic Church
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