Maria De la Cruz
Politician

Maria De la Cruz Net Worth

Maria De la Cruz was a Chilean politician and women's suffragist who made history in 1953 when she became the first woman to serve on the Chilean Senate. She was born on September 18, 1912 in Chile and was a pioneer in the fight for women's rights. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of women to fight for their rights and to strive for greater representation in politics.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 18, 1912
Birth Place Chile
Age 108 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 1, 1995 (age 82)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $1 billion (2024)

About

Chilean Politician and women's suffragist who, in 1953, became the first woman to serve on the Chilean Senate.

Before Fame

She published a novel and a poetry collection when she was in her early thirties, and she also became a popular Journalist and radio host.

Trivia

She won her Senate seat by the largest margin recorded up until that time. However, just six months after being sworn in, she was accused of being involved in an Argentinian watch smuggling chain and was removed from the Senate despite the utter lack of evidence against her.

Family Life

She was born in Chimbarongo, Chile to Edicia Toledo and Marco Aurelio de la Cruz. After her political failures she joined the empty-pots movement in opposition of Salvador Allende.

Associated With

She supported candidate Jorge Alessandri in the 1958 Chilean presidential election.

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