Nemesio Canales

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1878 – 1923

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Who was Nemesio Canales?

Nemesio R. Canales Rivera was a Puerto Rican essayist, journalist, novelist, playwright, politician and activist who defended women's civil rights. As a politician, he presented a bill to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, which was defeated 23 votes to 7, giving women their full civil rights, including the right to vote.

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Born
Dec 18, 1878
Jayuya
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Died
Sep 14, 1923

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on July 23, 2013

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