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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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 María Josefa Martínez |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
| 1822 | - | Trujillo | - | Patriot | - | She hosted political tertulias after San Martín left Peru in 1822. |
Connections:
Hosted independence meetingsBiography:
A member of the Trujillo nobility, she staunchly supported the independence cause. She was an enthusiastic propagandist who convinced many to support the patriots. After San Martín voluntarily left Peru she hosted political tertulias in her home, where she worked to consolidate independence. When Bolívar arrived, she remained faithful to her republican beliefs and worked with Bolívar. (García y García, 282-283)
Related to Natividad Pinillos de Eléspuru?
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos