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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:
| 1820 | - | Cumaná | - | Royalist | - | In February 1820 her son was killed in battle fighting for the royalists in Cumaná. |
Connections:
Women, financial support from royalistsBiography:
In February 1820 her only son Josef de los Santos, was killed fighting for the royalists in Cumaná, Venezuela. The Captain General of Caracas, Antonio Tovar, suggested that she be given a subsistence in his honour. (Gaceta de Caracas, 8/3/1820, p.2260.)
References:
Pérez Vila, Manuel (editor). (1983) Gaceta de Caracas