Rita Lecumberri

Rita Lecumberri (1836-1910) was an Ecuadorian writer and educator. She was a published and awarded poet and essayist. She is also noted for her contribution to the education of women in Ecuador. She was director of the Escuela San Alejo in 1880-82 and 1882-95. A school (El colegio Rita Lecumberri) is named after her,[1] as well as an award. She was born in Guayaquil, and is also buried there.[2]

Tomb of Rita Lecumberri

Rita Lecumberri

References

Haz, Victor (18 June 2006). "100 años del R. Lecumberri". El Universo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-04-13.
Pérez Pimentel, Rodolfo. "Rita Lecumberri Robles". Diccionario Biográfico Ecuador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-04-13.

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[1] Haz, Victor (18 June 2006). "100 años del R. Lecumberri". El Universo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-04-13.

[2] Pérez Pimentel, Rodolfo. "Rita Lecumberri Robles". Diccionario Biográfico Ecuador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-04-13.