Nuorese Cultural DistrictMargherita Sanna (b. Orune, 13 February 1904–d. Orune, 19 March 1974) was an Italian politician and one of Italy’s first female mayors.
Margherita Sanna
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In 1930, she earned her secondary school diploma in accounting in Sassari and then, in pursuit of her dream to become a teacher, she moved to Cagliari, where she obtained her primary school teaching certificate in 1935.
In 1939, she joined the National Fascist Party in order to continue her work as a teacher, even though she disagreed with Mussolini’s ideas and politics.
In 1943, she spent two months in the Buoncammino prison in Cagliari, accused of spying for the English allies.
On 7 April 1946, she was elected mayor of Orune, a post she held until 1956.
In 1956, she was elected member of the provincial council, serving as councillor in charge of assistance for two legislatures.
She stood out for her commitment to fighting for the emancipation of women.
Numerous projects were carried out during her mandate, including the construction of a city washhouse and the creation of a paediatric clinic and a preschool.
She promoted new work opportunities for her community, founding Sardinia’s first shepherds’ cooperative.