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José Olaya

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Gender: M
Ethnic origin: Mestizo/a

Biographical details

A mozo who ran a network that smuggled correspondence between the patriots in Lima and Callao. Several women were involved. When he was captured in June 1823 he refused to name any of his accomplices thus saving their lives. He was executed by the Spaniards. (García y García, 223-226, 253.)

Life Events

Died 1823He was captured by the Spaniards in June 1823 and executed.

References

García y García, Elvira, (1924), La mujer peruana a través de los siglos


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