Concepción Palacios Herrera facts for kids
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Concepción Palacios
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Concepción Palacios Herrera
12 El Sauce, León, Nicaragua
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| Died | 1 May 1981 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | UNAM School of Medicine |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Spouse(s) | Lorenzo Zelaya |
Concepción Palacios Herrera (born December 5, 1893 – died May 1, 1981) was a very important doctor from Nicaragua. She was the first woman in her country to become a physician. Concepción was born in a town called El Sauce, León.
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Early Life and Education
Concepción's mother was a midwife and a healer. Her father was a naturalist, someone who studies nature. When she was young, Concepción was asked to leave school because she did not want to take part in a required religious ceremony.
However, a famous feminist named Josefa Toledo de Aguerri helped her. A feminist is someone who believes in equal rights for women. Thanks to this help, Concepción was able to study at the Normal School for Young Ladies. She finished her studies there in 1919.
Becoming a Doctor
In 1919, Concepción moved to Mexico. She studied medicine at the National School of Medicine, which is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). This is a very well-known university. In 1927, she successfully graduated as a physician and surgeon. This meant she could treat patients and perform operations.
Helping Her Country
After becoming a doctor, Concepción returned to Nicaragua in 1928. At that time, the United States military was in Nicaragua. A leader named Augusto César Sandino was fighting against this occupation. Concepción supported Sandino's efforts to make Nicaragua independent.
Because of her political beliefs, the president at the time, Jose Maria Moncada, had her put in prison. After she was set free, she went back to Mexico.
Later Work and Service
Concepción Palacios also worked as a specialist doctor in America. She was a surgeon, meaning she performed operations, and an obstetrician, a doctor who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth.
From 1945 to 1946, she volunteered to help people in Europe. She joined a group called the Allied Expeditionary Force. She helped people who had survived terrible times during World War II. This included people who had been forced to leave their homes because of the war.
See also
In Spanish: Concepción Palacios para niños
