Ana María O'Neill (March 7, 1894-May 30, 1981) born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was an advocate of women's rights. March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Aguadilla is a small beach town in Northwest Puerto Rico. ...

O'Neill graduated from the Normal School of the University of Puerto Rico, where she earned a teacher's certificate in 1915. She taught in Puerto Rico until she decided to go to New York to continue her education. There O'Neill attended Columbia University, graduating with a Master's degree. The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is the university system of Puerto Rico. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Columbia University is a private university in New York City. ...

O'Neill returned to Puerto Rico, and in 1929 and she became the first women to be appointed a catedra in the College of Comerence. 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

As a women's rights activist, she urged women to participate in every aspect of civic life and to defend their right to vote.

O'Neill enrolled in the Rochdale Institude of the National School of Cooperativism, earning a diploma as a Cooperative leader. She fought for the Cooperative movement in Puerto Rico and was instrumental in the passing of the legislation entitled "The General Law of Cooperative Societies", in 1946. O'Neill was also the founder of the "Cooperative Institude" of the University of Puerto Rico. 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Ana María O'Neill died in the City of San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 30,1981. San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico. ...

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans