Borrero, Juana (1877–1896)
Borrero, Juana (1877–1896)
Cuban poet and artist. Born 1877 in Cuba; died 1896; dau. of Esteban Borrero Echeverría; sister of Dulce María Borrero (poet).
Educated in Cuba and US; studied painting in Washington, DC; writings include La Habama Elegante, El Fígaro and Gris y Azul.
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