Josefina Alonzo Martínez

Josefina Alonzo (sometimes Alonso) Martínez (1910-1978) was a Guatemalan educator. Beginning in 1930, she served as principal of the Colegio San Sebastián in Guatemala City, continuing in that position until her death.[1] She was president of the Association of Private Schools, and founded Catholic Action in Guatemala. Five days before her death in 1978, she was made a member of the Order of the Quetzal for her work.[2][3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alonzo and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.

References
  1. Martínez, Brenda (March 17, 2023). "La historia de los colegios fundados hace más de 90 años en Guatemala". Prensa Libre (in Spanish). Guatemala City.
  2. Fry, Michael F. (February 20, 2018). Historical Dictionary of Guatemala. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781538111314 – via Google Books.
  3. "Nuestra Historia, Colegio San Sebastian". Colegio San Sebastián (in Spanish). Guatemala City.


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