María Martínez Acosta
María Martínez Acosta | |
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María Martínez Acosta, from a 1922 publication. | |
| At-large Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1937–1941 | |
| Acting leader of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 1938–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Rafael Barceló |
| Succeeded by | Maria Antonia Josefina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | María Martínez Acosta March 18, 1881 Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 1, 1977 (aged 96) |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse | Federico Pérez Almiroty |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Teacher |
María Martínez Acosta, a.k.a., María Martínez Acosta de Pérez Almiroty (18 March 1881 — 1 July 1977) was a Puerto Rican teacher, clubwoman and the first woman to be elected senator in Puerto Rico. She is one of the twelve women honored with a plaque in "La Plaza en Honor a la Mujer Puertorriqueña" (Plaza in Honor of Puerto Rican Women) in San Juan.