What Happened This Year 1873
People Who Died in 1873
María Bibiana Benítez
Puerto Rican poet and playwright
Born
December 10th, 1783 241 years ago
Died
1873 152 years ago — 90 years old
A prominent figure in Puerto Rican literature, contributions include poetry that reflects the island's culture and social issues. Authored plays that showcased the struggles and aspirations of women in her time. Engaged in literary activities that nurtured future generations of writers. Her work highlighted themes of identity and resilience, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary community.
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