América Arias
América Arias López, also known as América Arias de Gómez (October 6, 1857 – April 23, 1935) was a Cuban philanthropist and benefactor, known for her charitable initiatives, as well as her support for various organizations and publications in Cuba. Arias was the second First Lady of Cuba from 1909 to 1913 as the wife of President José Miguel Gómez. She was a prominent, early supporter of the Cuban independence movement and served as a messenger and nurse during the Little War with the rank of captain.
América Arias | |
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| First Lady of Cuba | |
| In office January 28, 1909 – May 20, 1913 | |
| President | José Miguel Gómez |
| Preceded by | Genoveva Guardiola de Estrada Palma |
| Succeeded by | Mariana Seva de Menocal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | América Arias López October 6, 1857 Sancti Spíritus, Cuba |
| Died | April 20, 1935 (aged 77) Havana, Cuba |
| Spouse | José Miguel Gómez (died 1921) |
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