Emma Gamboa Alvarado, Costa Rican educator (died 1973)

Emma Gamboa Alvarado

Emma Gamboa Alvarado, was a Costa Rican educator, recognized for her contributions to pedagogy and teaching. She was declared Benemérita de la Patria by the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica in 1980. She was depicted on the ten thousand colones bill of 1998.

October 17

Day of the year

October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.