Margarita Maza

Margarita Eustaquia Maza Parada , later known as Margarita Maza de Jurez, was the wife of Benito Jurez and First Lady of Mexico from 1858 to 1864, and then from 1867 until her death from cancer in 1871.

She was born in Oaxaca, Oaxaca to the Genovese agriculturist Antonio Maza and his wife Petra Parada Sigenza. Benitos sister Josefa Jurez Garca worked as a maid in the MazaParada household. After Benitos escape from San Pablo Guelatao, he went to Oaxaca seeking the help of his sister. Benito had a close relationship with the Maza family, and also witnessed the birth and raising of Margarita as he wasyears older than her.

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