Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Mestiza
Events:
1783 | - | Cuzco | - | Unknown | - | She was severely beaten and sentenced to 10 years in prison. |
Connections:
Túpac Amaru RebellionBiography:
Possibly from Cuzco, she married Nicolás Almendras, who took part in the Túpac Amaru rebellion. She was severely beaten and sentenced to 10 years in prison. (Monsalve, 9)
References:
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia