Margarita Madrigal was a Costa Rican American author and language teacher renowned for her "Magic Key" and "Invitation to" language learning series.
Born on May 15, 1912, she authored 25 books covering seven languages throughout her career.
Madrigal's parents met in Kansas City when her father, a Costa Rican operatic baritone, was touring the United States.
Her mother, Carolyn Wilhelm from Winchester, Kansas, was a concert pianist who initially agreed to accompany Madrigal's father for a performance.
This chance encounter led to their romance and eventual marriage.
Margarita Madrigal passed away on July 23, 1983, leaving behind a legacy of innovative language learning materials.
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