Doña Gracia Mendes: Businesswoman in the Portuguese Diaspora - דף משוכפל

Born in 1510 in Portugal into a family of Spanish exiles forced to convert to Christianity in 1497, Doña Gracia faced an endless array of major decisions. Having lost her husband in 1538, moving around in order to preserve the family’s wealth and to avoid the tentacles of the inquisition, this conversa chose to offer aid to those in need. Her savvy and ability to plan ahead ensured unimaginable results.