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Sofia Nădejde

Illustration — Nădejde in 1910, portrait by her brother Octav Băncilă Sofia Nădejde (born Sofia Băncilă; September 14, 1856 – June 11, 1946) was a Romanian novelist, playwright, translator, journalist, women's rights activist and socialist. Her husband was journalist Ioan Nădejde, and she was the sister of painter Octav Băncilă. She attended primary and girls' boarding school in her native town, taking her high school-leaving examination in Iași.

Also recorded as Sofia Nadejde · Sofia Băncilă · Sofia Bancila

Sofia Nădejde

Sofia Băncilă (c. Nădejde), sora lui Octav Băncilă, ulei pe pânză, 60 × 54 cm, semnat și datat stânga jos, cu roșu, "Octav Băncilă, 1910"

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Full name
Sofia Băncilă.
Born
1856 · Botoșani.
Died
1946 · Bucharest.
Nationality
Romania
Occupation
translator · writer · public figure
Languages
Romanian · Russian · French

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