Paula Fortes
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Paula Fortes
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Paula Fortes (1945–2011) was a Cape Verdean independence activist. A native of Mindelo, Fortes became an orphan at 13, and at 16 joined the struggle against the Portuguese; she organized students at the Escola Piloto. After finishing her studies she trained to become a nurse. She was instrumental in the founding of the Organização das Mulheres de Cabo Verde, of which she served as a leader. She also served in government on the island of Sal, thus becoming the only woman to hold office in the nat
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Cape Verdean independence activist
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Fortes
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2022-06-19T22:44:31Z
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