Lilí Álvarez

Spanish tennis player and feminist author

Lilí Álvarez - Spanish tennis player and feminist author
Born

1905
120 years ago

Died

July 8th, 1998
26 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Achieved prominence in tennis during the 1920s and 1930s, Álvarez competed in the French Championships, the Wimbledon Championships, and the US Championships. She won multiple titles in major tournaments across Europe. Besides tennis, she was an accomplished writer, contributing to feminist literature. Her advocacy focused on women's rights and gender equality, and she engaged in various social issues throughout her life.

Competed in the French Championships

Won multiple national championships in Spain

Authored significant feminist literature

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