Global InformationLouisa Angelina Santospirito information
Louisa Angelina Santospirito | |
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| Born | Louisa Angelina Virgona 4 April 1895 Ballarat, Victoria |
| Died | 19 November 1983 (aged 88) Camberwell, Melbourne |
| Burial place | Melbourne General Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Charity worker, telephonist |
| Known for | Assistance to Italian immigrants post WWII |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity |
Louisa Angelina Santospirito (née Virgona; 4 April 1895 – 19 November 1983), known affectionately as Lena, was an Australian community worker who aided Italian immigrants in Australia during and after World War II. She served for fifteen years as president of the archbishop's committee, established by Melbourne Archbishop Daniel Mannix after Australia began interning Italian civilians in World War II. She was awarded the Star of Italian Solidarity in 1953.[1]
- ^ "Le onorificenze della Repubblica Italiana". www.quirinale.it. Retrieved 13 September 2022.