Cora Ratto de Sadosky facts for kids

Cora Ratto de Sadosky (born Corina Eloísa Ratto, 1912–1981) was an amazing Argentine mathematician, educator, and activist. She worked hard to protect human rights and women's rights in Argentina and other countries.

Cora was a big part of the Argentine University Federation. She supported people fighting for democracy during the Spanish Civil War. She also helped those suffering from unfair rule. In 1941, she started a group called Junta de la Victoria. This group fought against fascism and for democracy. It also pushed for women to get the right to vote. Later, in 1965, Cora started a newspaper called Columna 10. It spoke out against the Vietnam War. She also wrote important math textbooks in the 1970s.

Biography

Early Life and Education

Cora Ratto was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on January 3, 1912. Her full name was Corina Eloísa Ratto. She grew up in a middle-class family with Italian roots.

In the 1930s, she studied mathematics at the University of Buenos Aires. After a change in government, she finished her advanced degree in 1959. Her thesis was about complex math concepts.

Activism and Family

While she was a student in the 1930s, Cora played a big role in the Argentine student group, Federación Universitaria Argentina. She supported those who wanted a republic during the Spanish Civil War. She also helped people who were being treated unfairly. Cora spoke out against the Chaco War, saying it was caused by other countries' interests.

In 1937, she married Manuel Sadosky, who was also a mathematician. They had one daughter, Cora Sadosky (1940–2010). Their daughter also became a famous mathematician. She even led the Association for Women in Mathematics in the 1990s.

After the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union during World War II, Cora started a women's group. It was called La Junta de la Victoria (The Victory Union). This group worked to promote democracy. It also helped the Allies by providing clothing and food for the war effort. By 1945, the group had about 50,000 members. It was the first large women's organization in South America. The group also encouraged its members to fight for women's right to vote.

Later Life and Legacy

After World War II, Cora and her husband moved to Europe. They continued their studies in France and Italy. Later, they returned to Argentina, which was facing political problems. Cora worked at a business to support her family. In 1956, when universities became independent again, both she and her husband started working at the University of Buenos Aires.

In 1965, Cora Ratto started a journal called Columna 10. This publication criticized the actions of the United States in the Vietnam War. In the 1970s, she wrote several important mathematics textbooks in Spanish. These included Introducción al álgebra: nociones de álgebra lineal and Material formativo para docentes de matemática del nivel secundario.

Because of threats from an anti-communist group, Cora left Argentina in 1974. She first moved to Venezuela, then to Spain. She passed away in Barcelona, Spain, on January 2, 1981.

On November 6, 2020, a satellite was named after her. It is called ÑuSat 11 or "Cora". This satellite was launched into space, honoring her legacy.

See also

In Spanish: Cora Ratto para niños