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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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 Natividad Pinillos |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Connections:
Women financial support to independence causeBiography:
From Trujillo, she was an extremely beautiful highly talented woman who staunchly supported independence. General Arenas's soldiers met in her home where they were looked after. She and her friends collected money for medicine and clothing for the soldiers. (García y García, 277)
A member of the Eléspuro family?
Related to María Josefa Martínez de Pinillos?
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos