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Hortensia Bussi

Wife of Chilean President Salvador Allende (1914–2009)

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Mercedes Hortensia "Tencha" Bussi Soto, also known by her married name Hortensia Bussi de Allende, was a Chilean educator, librarian, activist and First Lady between 1970 and 1973. Following the 1973 coup d'état, Bussi lived in exile in Mexico.

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Born
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Place of birth
Rancagua wd
Died
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Place of death
Santiago wd
Citizenship
Chile wd
Occupation
human rights defender, politician, librarian, teacher wd
Education
University of Chile wd

Positions held wd

  • First Lady of Chile

Awards wd

  • Lenin Peace Prize

Questions

When was Hortensia Bussi born?
Hortensia Bussi was born on 22 July 1914 in Rancagua.
What positions has Hortensia Bussi held?
Positions held by Hortensia Bussi include: First Lady of Chile.
Where did Hortensia Bussi study?
Hortensia Bussi was educated at University of Chile.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hortensia Bussi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2443186 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Hortensia Bussi de Allende-2.jpg by Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Chile. (CC BY 2.0 cl)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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