Maurina Borges da Silveira

Sister Maurina O.S.F. (1926–2011), born Maurina Borges da Silveira, was a Brazilian Roman Catholic Franciscan Sister. She was the only Religious Sister to be arrested and tortured during the period of Brazil's military dictatorship (1964–1985).

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Maurina Sister
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1926
Birth nameMaurina Borges da Silveira
Birth place
Brazil , Perdizes Minas Gerais
Nationality
Brazil
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJanuary 01, 2011
Place of death
Brazil , São Paulo
Residence
Ribeirão Preto , São Paulo (state)

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