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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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 Juana Bolívar |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
| 1821 | - | Caracas | - | Unknown | - | In November 1821 she was invited to a dance to celebrate Bolívar's birthday. |
Connections:
Bolívar familyBiography:
The sister of Simon Bolívar and María Antonia Bolívar. In November 1821 she was invited to a banquet at the palace to celebrate Bolívar's birthday. There was to be music, a masquerade, and in the evening, a magnificent dance. A poem in praise of Bolívar would be read out. (Gaceta de Caracas, 15/11/1821, p.3.)
Bolívar awarded her a monthly pension of 150 pesos after independence. (Monsalve, 264)
References:
Pérez Vila, Manuel (editor). (1983) Gaceta de Caracas
Davies, Catherine, Brewster, Claire and Owen, Hilary (2006) South American Independence. Gender, Politics, Text
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia