Araúz, Blanca (d. 1933)

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Araúz, Blanca (d. 1933)

Nicaraguan rebel. Name variations: Arauz. Died in childbirth, 1933; married Agusto César Sandino (1895–1934, guerrilla leader), 1927.

A trained telegrapher, ran the rebel forces communications units for husband.

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