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".
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Rosa YCAZA
Edit ProfileEcuadorian writer and educator
Career
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.
Achievements
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She was the director of the "Center for Literary Studies" at the University of Guayaquil, founder and director of the magazine Nuevos Horizontes, member of the Ecuadorian Academy of Language and the "Ecuadorian Cultural Institute", founder of the "Journalists Circle" of Guayas and vice president of the "Bolivarian Society" of Guayaquil.
Membership
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.
Connections
Married Alberto Ycaza Carbo. Children: Alberto and Gustavo.
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December 22, 1964 (aged 75) -
Nationality
Ecuador
Awards
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Insignia of the Philanthropic Society of Guayas, Hispanic American Union of Montevideo, and Bolivian Society of Ecuador. Diploma of the President of Venezuela. Godmother of the Flag of the Race.Insignia of the Philanthropic Society of Guayas, Hispanic American Union of Montevideo, and Bolivian Society of Ecuador. Diploma of the President of Venezuela. Godmother of the Flag of the Race.