Henriqueta Galeno (Fortaleza, February 23, 1887 - Fortaleza, September 10, 1964), was a Brazilian lawyer, writer and teacher.[1]

Henriqueta Galeno
Henriqueta Galeno

Early life

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She studied at the College of the Immaculate Conception and in the Liceu do Ceará [pt], graduating in law.[2] In 1919, she founded and directed the Salon Juvenal Galeno, which was Ceará's main cultural development center. She created and installed the Center of Studies of Juvenal Galeno, the Feminine Wing and the publishing house Henriqueta Galeno. She was an active voice in the struggle for Brazilian women to have the right to vote.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Henriqueta Galeno". 2017.
  2. ^ Zahidé Lupinacci, Muzart (2009). Escritoras brasileiras do século 19. Editoramulheres, 2009. ISBN 9788586501876.
  3. ^ Casa de Juvenal Galeno. Ala Feminina (1971). Mulheres do Brasil: (pensamento e ação). Editôra H. Galeno, 1971. ISBN 9788589105170.