Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
1648–1695 — Mexico
Era: Early Modern
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The Tenth Muse.
"One can perfectly well philosophize while cooking supper."
Biography
Selftaught poet, philosopher, and protofeminist. Called the 'Tenth Muse.' Challenged church authorities on women's right to intellectual life. Died caring for plague victims.
Key Facts
- Called 'The Tenth Muse'
- Self-taught polymath
- Challenged church on women's intellect
- Proto-feminist
- Died caring for plague victims
They called her the Tenth Muse. She died serving plague victims.
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