Martina Castells Ballespí

Martina Castells Ballespí, also known as Martina Castells i Ballespí (1852–1884), was one of the first Spanish women to earn a PhD in medicine.

[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1874, and earned her PhD in 1882.

[1][2][3] In her thesis she supported physical, moral and intellectual education for women.

[3] In Lleida there is a street called Martina Castells Ballespí, where a bust of her can be seen; and in Reus, an avenue is named after her.

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