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Concepción Arenal

1820-1893

Concepción Arenal was a Spanish writer and sociologist of the 19th century.

Biography

Concepción Arenal was a Spanish writer and sociologist of the 19th century.

Born in 1820 in Ferrol, Galicia, she stood out for her fight for women's rights, prison reform, and social justice.

She was a pioneer in the defense of education and gender equality.

Arenal also wrote numerous essays, novels, and plays, establishing herself as a prominent figure in Spanish literature of her time.

Her legacy endures as a symbol of bravery and innovation in the struggle for equality and justice..