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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. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1874, and earned her PhD in 1882. In her thesis she supported physical,...

Updated: March 1, 2026

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Dolors Aleu i Riera

Dolores Aleu Riera (7 April 1857 in Barcelona – 19 February 1913) was a Spanish medical doctor. She was the first woman in Spain to be licensed in medicine and the second woman in the country to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Updated: August 29, 2026