Born: 10 April 1869, Uruguay (assumed)
Died: 1931
Country most active: Uruguay
Also known as: Aurelia Josefa Campisteguy Oxcoby, Aurelia Macció Bonino
The following is excerpted from “400 Outstanding Women of the World and the Costumology of Their Time” by Minna Moscherosch Schmidt, published in 1933.
Daughter of Don Jose Maccio and Dona Sabina Bonino. A remarkably gifted woman, she gave her life to her home and charitable works. As the wife of Dr. Juan Campisteguy she proved his best friend and companion during his political career, first in the Court of Justice, later as President of the Republic. She inaugurated “Grandfather’s Day.” On this day she, with other ladies, visited the Asylums for the orphans and aged to entertain them and distribute gifts. She was active in the Anti-Tuberculosis League, the Welfare of the Child, Protection of the School, and at the time of her death, was president of the Institute of the Employed and Artizan Woman. In 1928 President Campisteguy and his wife had the honor of receiving the visit of President and Mrs. Hoover, an historical event, which she and her husband, and in fact all Uruguay, appreciated as a great privilege. Mrs, Campisteguy presided over the great reception in the Presidential Residence. Quiet generosity and marvelous tact were her outstanding characteristics.