Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: Unknown
Events:
1797 | - | La Guaira | - | Unknown | - | She delivered messages during the Gual-España revolt. |
Connections:
Gual-España revoltBiography:
From La Guaira, Venezuela, she was the sister of José María de España, who married Pedro Canivena. They were involved in the Gual-España revolt of 1797. (Monsalve, 18)
References:
Davies, Catherine, Brewster, Claire and Owen, Hilary (2006) South American Independence. Gender, Politics, Text
Monsalve, José D (1926) Mujeres de la independencia