Jinotega, Nicaragua
Amanda López Pineda
Maestra por excelencia
Nació el 01 de Septiembre de 1904 en la ciudad de Jinotega. Inició sus estudios en Granada donde se graduó como Maestra de Primaria en el Colegio Francés Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Participó activamente en la vida politica del Departamento de Jinotega. Obtuvo conocimientos sobre Historia Universal, Geografia y Literatura. Estudiosa de la obra de Rubén Dario y Simón Bolivar. Miembro de la mesa Panamericana. Su fama se hizo eminente en la ciudad por su habilidad doxológica para escribir. Con el Seudónimo de "Alondra" participó en el Concurso lberoamericano de Literatura en 1977, siendo galardonada como Primer lugar, con Medalla de Oro. En 1988 Recibió la Orden Ramirez Goyena, Managua. En 1988 fué nombrada Ciudadana del Siglo, por su impecable labor magisterial. El 16 de Octubre del 2005 fue distinguida con el nombramiento de Hija Dilecta. Murió en Jinotega, a los 101 años de edad, el 22 de Noviembre del 2005.
Amanda López Pineda
A teacher par excellence
She was born on September 1, 1904 in the city of Jinotega. She began her studies in Granada where she graduated as a Primary Teacher at the French School of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She actively participated in the political life of the Department of Jinotega. She obtained knowledge about Universal History, Geography and Literature. She also studied the work of Rubén Dario and Simón Bolívar. Member of the Pan American Board, her fame became eminent in the city for her innate ability to write. With the pseudonym "Alondra" she participated in the Iberoamerican Literature Contest in 1977, being awarded First Place, with a Gold Medal. In 1988 she received the Order of Ramirez Goyena, Managua. In 1988 she was named Citizen of the Century, for her impeccable teaching work. On October 16, 2005, she was honored with the title of Daughter of the City. She died in Jinotega at 101 years of age, on November 22, 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1904.
Location. 13° 5.49′ N, 86° 0.183′ W. Marker is in Jinotega. Marker is on Calle Central just east of 1a Avenida Noroeste, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jinotega 65000, Nicaragua. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doctor Gustavo Blandón Zeledón (here, next to this marker); Monsignor Rubén Baltodano y Alfaro (a few steps from
this marker); Bishop Pedro Lisimaco Vílchez (a few steps from this marker); Harvey Wells Moller (a few steps from this marker); General Patricio Centeno Martínez (a few steps from this marker); First Leaders of Jinotega (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfredo Alegría Rosales (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral of Jinotega (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jinotega.
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