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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:
| 1822 | - | Peru | - | Patriot | - | She was awarded the Orden del Sol. |
Connections:
Orden del Sol (women)Biography:
Probably from Peru, she is listed as having been awarded the Orden del Sol by San Martín. (García y García, 293)
This name does not appear on other lists . This could be an error as the name Josefa Pezet is on the official list and not on García y García's.
References:
García y García, Elvira (1924) La mujer peruana a través de los siglos