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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
| 1811 | - | Caracas | - | Not applicable | - | In February 1811 she defended herself against allegations made by her husband, Dr Joseph Feliciano Acevedo |
Connections:
Women, defence of honourTexts:
1811 - Aviso oficial
Biography:
From Venezuela, she married Dr. Joseph Feliciano Acevedo. On 8 February 1811 he advertised the sale of his goods in the Gaceta de Caracas, which he had been forced to sell by his wife's excesses. She appealed to the newspaper, as the government's agent and was allowed to defend her honour four days later . (Pérez Vila, Vol. 2, xxxix-xl)
References:
Pérez Vila, Manuel (editor). (1983) Gaceta de Caracas