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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:
| 1815 | - | Caracas | - | Unknown | - | On 18 February 1815 she asked the Spanish crown for financial support. |
Connections:
Royalists (women)Biography:
From Caracas, she married Vicente Gomez. He was killed while serving the Crown in the independence wars and was commended by General Monteverde. In February 1815 she asked the Crown to pay her debts and to accept her three sons in the army so they could earn a salary. (Gaceta de Caracas, 8/11/1815)
References:
Pérez Vila, Manuel (editor). (1983) Gaceta de Caracas