Background
Rosa Borja de Ycaza was born in Guayaquil on July 30, 1889. Her father was Doctor César Borja Lavayen, a doctor, politician, French-to-Spanish translator, and Parnasian poet who wrote "Flores tardías y joyas ajenas".
Ecuadorian writer and educator
Rosa Borja de Ycaza was born in Guayaquil on July 30, 1889. Her father was Doctor César Borja Lavayen, a doctor, politician, French-to-Spanish translator, and Parnasian poet who wrote "Flores tardías y joyas ajenas".
Her mother was Angela Febres-Cordero Lavayen. She was also served as Minister of Guayas province. She created the "Women"s Legion of Popular Education."
She was an advocate for women"s rights and the rights of workers and employees, whom she indoctrinated with lectures and discussions.
Feminine Legion of Popular Education (international president). Eastern Patriotic Committee of Women (Comité Patriótico Orientalista de Señoras) (vice-president). Feminine Patriotic Club (president).
University of Bolivia (charter member).
Center of History of Santander (corresponding). Feminine Center of Studies of Medellin.
Married Alberto Ycaza Carbo. Children: Alberto and Gustavo.